Preston vs Upminster
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Preston vs Upminster Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Preston safer than Upminster?
Preston has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,375 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 61 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Preston vs Upminster?
Preston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows -18.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Preston and Upminster?
In Preston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,478 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (15 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Preston and Upminster?
Preston recorded 1,042 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 Preston vs Upminster?
Violent crime in Preston totalled 1,478 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 15 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Preston and Upminster in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Preston recorded 5,109 crimes (now 5,375, a change of +5.2%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Preston 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. Preston has a resolution rate of 32.1% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Preston and Upminster?
Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston or Upminster on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Preston and Upminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.