Stratford vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Stratford Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Stratford vs Upminster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stratford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      17,235 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      29.9% 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 Stratford
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      17,235
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      17,069
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stratford
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      3,258 ↑7%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,063 ↑3%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      1,651 ↓8%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      881 ↓1%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      606 ↓12%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      571 ↑4%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      951 ↑27%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      736 ↓6%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      606 ↑3%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2,463 ↑10%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1,936 ↓16%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      280 ↑12%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      94 ↑15%
      0
      Other Crime
      139 ↓10%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stratford safer than Upminster?

      Stratford has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 17,235 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 Stratford vs Upminster?

      Stratford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1% — 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 Stratford and Upminster?

      In Stratford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,258 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 Stratford and Upminster?

      Stratford recorded 3,063 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 Stratford vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Stratford totalled 3,258 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 Stratford and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stratford recorded 17,069 crimes (now 17,235, a change of +1%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stratford 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. Stratford has a resolution rate of 29.9% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stratford and Upminster?

      Stratford 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 Stratford 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 Stratford or Upminster on a crime map?

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