Lower Edmonton vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Lower Edmonton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Lower Edmonton vs Upminster Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lower Edmonton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,025 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      29.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Lower Edmonton
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      7,025
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,745
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.2%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lower Edmonton
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,831 ↑10%
      9 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,480 ↑4%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      506 ↓14%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      650 ↓7%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      342 ↑25%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      335 ↑1%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      512 ↓8%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      382 ↑48%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      162 ↓3%
      0
      Shoplifting
      380 ↑19%
      0
      Theft from Person
      226 ↓16%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      55 ↑6%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      57 ↑6%
      0
      Other Crime
      107 ↑19%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lower Edmonton safer than Upminster?

      Lower Edmonton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,025 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 Lower Edmonton vs Upminster?

      Lower Edmonton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.2% — 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 Lower Edmonton and Upminster?

      In Lower Edmonton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,831 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 Lower Edmonton and Upminster?

      Lower Edmonton recorded 1,480 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 Lower Edmonton vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Lower Edmonton totalled 1,831 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 Lower Edmonton and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lower Edmonton recorded 6,745 crimes (now 7,025, a change of +4.2%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 56, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lower Edmonton 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. Lower Edmonton has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lower Edmonton and Upminster?

      Lower Edmonton 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 Lower Edmonton 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 Lower Edmonton or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lower Edmonton and Upminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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