St Helier East vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    St Helier East Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      St Helier East vs Upminster Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      St Helier East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,238 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      26.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.7% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Helier East
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,238
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,143
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Helier East
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,478 ↑6%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      846 ↓4%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      237 ↑10%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      339 ↓7%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      188 ↑9%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      304 ↓2%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      164 ↑24%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      311 ↑16%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      59 ↓20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      137 ↓12%
      0
      Theft from Person
      47 ↑12%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑16%
      0
      Other Crime
      81 ↑8%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Helier East safer than Upminster?

      St Helier East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,238 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 St Helier East vs Upminster?

      St Helier East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — 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 St Helier East and Upminster?

      In St Helier East, 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 St Helier East and Upminster?

      St Helier East recorded 846 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 St Helier East vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in St Helier East 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 St Helier East and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Helier East recorded 4,143 crimes (now 4,238, a change of +2.3%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Helier 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. St Helier East has a resolution rate of 26.5% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Helier East and Upminster?

      St Helier 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 St Helier 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 St Helier East or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Helier 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.