Streatham Wells vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Streatham Wells Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Streatham Wells vs Upminster Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Streatham Wells
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,620 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      29.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      80% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Streatham Wells
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      8,620
      58
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,246
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.5%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Streatham Wells
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      2,261 ↑11%
      11 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,181 ↑15%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      661 ↑9%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      615 ↓3%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      368 ↓2%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      407 ↓6%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      248 ↓9%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      483 ↑12%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      259 ↓7%
      0
      Shoplifting
      718 ↓12%
      0
      Theft from Person
      194 ↓28%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      87 ↑36%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↑48%
      0
      Other Crime
      79 ↓1%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Streatham Wells safer than Upminster?

      Streatham Wells has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,620 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 58 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Streatham Wells vs Upminster?

      Streatham Wells shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows -19.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Streatham Wells and Upminster?

      In Streatham Wells, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,261 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Streatham Wells and Upminster?

      Streatham Wells recorded 2,181 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upminster recorded 11. 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 Streatham Wells vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Streatham Wells totalled 2,261 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Streatham Wells and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Streatham Wells recorded 8,246 crimes (now 8,620, a change of +4.5%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Streatham Wells 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. Streatham Wells has a resolution rate of 29.2% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Streatham Wells and Upminster?

      Streatham Wells 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 Streatham Wells 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 Streatham Wells or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Streatham Wells 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.