Muswell Hill vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Muswell Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Muswell Hill vs Upminster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Muswell Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,830 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      34.2% 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 Muswell Hill
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,830
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,652
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.8%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Muswell Hill
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      873 ↑4%
      9 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      943 ↑14%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      311 ↓18%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      741 ↓1%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      291 ↓24%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      215 ↓9%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      129 ↑0%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      216 ↑1%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      175 ↓11%
      0
      Shoplifting
      566 ↑78%
      0
      Theft from Person
      261 ↓6%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      53 ↑2%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑13%
      0
      Other Crime
      38 ↑9%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Muswell Hill safer than Upminster?

      Muswell Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,830 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 Muswell Hill vs Upminster?

      Muswell Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.8% — 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 Muswell Hill and Upminster?

      In Muswell Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (943 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 Muswell Hill and Upminster?

      Muswell Hill recorded 943 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 Muswell Hill vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Muswell Hill totalled 873 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 Muswell Hill and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Muswell Hill recorded 4,652 crimes (now 4,830, a change of +3.8%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 56, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Muswell 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. Muswell Hill has a resolution rate of 34.2% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Muswell Hill and Upminster?

      Muswell 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 Muswell 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 Muswell Hill or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Muswell 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.