Kenton East vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Kenton East Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Kenton East vs Upminster Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Kenton East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,868 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.8% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kenton East
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,868
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,335
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.8%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kenton East
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,022 ↑4%
      16 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      860 ↓17%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      268 ↓7%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      442 ↑9%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      291 ↑35%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      142 ↓13%
      10 ↑100%
      Drugs
      124 ↓5%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      175 ↑11%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      112 ↑12%
      0
      Shoplifting
      190 ↓69%
      0
      Theft from Person
      157 ↓4%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑14%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑24%
      0
      Other Crime
      48 ↑9%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kenton East safer than Upminster?

      Kenton East has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,868 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 65 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kenton East vs Upminster?

      Kenton East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows +3.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kenton East and Upminster?

      In Kenton East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,022 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kenton East and Upminster?

      Kenton East recorded 860 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 Kenton East vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Kenton East totalled 1,022 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kenton East and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kenton East recorded 4,335 crimes (now 3,868, a change of -10.8%). Upminster recorded 63 crimes previously (now 65, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kenton East 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. Kenton East has a resolution rate of 20% and Upminster has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kenton East and Upminster?

      Kenton East 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 Kenton East 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 Kenton East or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kenton East 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.