Forest Gate South vs Upminster

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Forest Gate South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Forest Gate South vs Upminster Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Forest Gate South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,616 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      20.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.2% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Forest Gate South
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      14,616
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,341
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.6%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.9%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Forest Gate South
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      3,564 ↑18%
      9 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,735 ↑19%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      990 ↓16%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,429 ↑32%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      443 ↓8%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      544 ↓6%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      596 ↑32%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      670 ↑14%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      411 ↓6%
      0
      Shoplifting
      775 ↓27%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1,076 ↑13%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      174 ↑10%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      76 ↑7%
      0
      Other Crime
      133 ↓8%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Forest Gate South safer than Upminster?

      Forest Gate South has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,616 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 56 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Forest Gate South vs Upminster?

      Forest Gate South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows -22.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Forest Gate South and Upminster?

      In Forest Gate South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,735 incidents). In Upminster, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Forest Gate South and Upminster?

      Forest Gate South recorded 3,735 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upminster recorded 13. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Forest Gate South vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Forest Gate South totalled 3,564 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 9 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Forest Gate South and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Forest Gate South recorded 13,341 crimes (now 14,616, a change of +9.6%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 56, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forest Gate South and Upminster?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Forest Gate South has a resolution rate of 20.9% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Forest Gate South and Upminster?

      Forest Gate South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Upminster is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Forest Gate South and Upminster?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Forest Gate South or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Forest Gate South and Upminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.