Harrow Road vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Harrow Road Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Harrow Road vs Upminster Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Harrow Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,930 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.5% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      80% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harrow Road
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      20,930
      58
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      20,228
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.5%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harrow Road
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      4,484 ↑6%
      11 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,144 ↑1%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      1,671 ↓1%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,248 ↓3%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      1,082 ↓5%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      759 ↓22%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      1,394 ↑49%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      1,029 ↑6%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      550 ↓8%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,933 ↑32%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1,001 ↓21%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      323 ↑4%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      156 ↑29%
      0
      Other Crime
      156 ↓8%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harrow Road safer than Upminster?

      Harrow Road has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,930 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 Harrow Road vs Upminster?

      Harrow Road shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.5% — 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 Harrow Road and Upminster?

      In Harrow Road, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,144 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 Harrow Road and Upminster?

      Harrow Road recorded 5,144 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 Harrow Road vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Harrow Road totalled 4,484 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 Harrow Road and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harrow Road recorded 20,228 crimes (now 20,930, a change of +3.5%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harrow Road 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. Harrow Road has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harrow Road and Upminster?

      Harrow Road 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 Harrow Road 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 Harrow Road or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harrow Road 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.