Hackney Downs vs Upminster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Hackney Downs Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Hackney Downs vs Upminster Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Hackney Downs
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,769 crimes / 12m
      ↑320.2% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      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 Hackney Downs
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      6,769
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,611
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑320.2%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hackney Downs
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,624 ↑338%
      9 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,324 ↑272%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      455 ↑276%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      336 ↑156%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      310 ↑252%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      247 ↑305%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      345 ↑373%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      426 ↑395%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      223 ↑197%
      0
      Shoplifting
      580 ↑57900%
      0
      Theft from Person
      611 ↑232%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      172 ↑320%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      53 ↑783%
      0
      Other Crime
      63 ↑271%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hackney Downs safer than Upminster?

      Hackney Downs has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,769 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 Hackney Downs vs Upminster?

      Hackney Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of +320.2% — 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 Hackney Downs and Upminster?

      In Hackney Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,624 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 Hackney Downs and Upminster?

      Hackney Downs recorded 1,324 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 Hackney Downs vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Hackney Downs totalled 1,624 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 Hackney Downs and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hackney Downs recorded 1,611 crimes (now 6,769, a change of +320.2%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 56, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hackney Downs 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 Downs has a resolution rate of 29.8% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hackney Downs and Upminster?

      Hackney Downs 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 Downs 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 Downs or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hackney Downs 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.