Hackney Wick vs Upminster
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hackney Wick vs Upminster Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hackney Wick safer than Upminster?
Hackney Wick has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,297 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 58 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hackney Wick vs Upminster?
Hackney Wick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +187.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows -19.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hackney Wick and Upminster?
In Hackney Wick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,486 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hackney Wick and Upminster?
Hackney Wick recorded 1,225 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upminster recorded 11. 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 Hackney Wick vs Upminster?
Violent crime in Hackney Wick totalled 1,486 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hackney Wick and Upminster in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hackney Wick recorded 2,188 crimes (now 6,297, a change of +187.8%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hackney Wick 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. Hackney Wick has a resolution rate of 34.4% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hackney Wick and Upminster?
Hackney Wick 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 Hackney Wick 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 Hackney Wick or Upminster on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hackney Wick and Upminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.