Higham Hill vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Higham Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Higham Hill vs Upminster Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Higham Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,577 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.6% trend
      26% 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 Higham Hill
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,577
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,687
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.6%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Higham Hill
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,431 ↑7%
      9 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,206 ↓8%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      462 ↓12%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      519 ↓33%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      245 ↓26%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      266 ↓30%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      326 ↑15%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      251 ↓8%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      143 ↓34%
      0
      Shoplifting
      288 ↓53%
      0
      Theft from Person
      243 ↓44%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      116 ↓11%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑25%
      0
      Other Crime
      51 ↓20%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Higham Hill safer than Upminster?

      Higham Hill has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,577 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 Higham Hill vs Upminster?

      Higham Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Higham Hill and Upminster?

      In Higham Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,431 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 Higham Hill and Upminster?

      Higham Hill recorded 1,206 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 Higham Hill vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Higham Hill totalled 1,431 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 Higham Hill and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Higham Hill recorded 6,687 crimes (now 5,577, a change of -16.6%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 56, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Higham Hill 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. Higham Hill has a resolution rate of 26% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Higham Hill and Upminster?

      Higham Hill 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 Higham Hill 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 Higham Hill or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Higham Hill 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.