Surbiton Hill vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Surbiton Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Surbiton Hill vs Upminster Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Surbiton Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,717 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.1% trend
      25.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Surbiton Hill
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,717
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,229
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.1%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.5%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Surbiton Hill
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,078 ↑16%
      16 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      831 ↑14%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      228 ↓7%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      373 ↑38%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      152 ↓13%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      179 ↓17%
      10 ↑100%
      Drugs
      155 ↑41%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      217 ↑4%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      45 ↑15%
      0
      Shoplifting
      305 ↑98%
      0
      Theft from Person
      46 ↑2%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↑24%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑13%
      0
      Other Crime
      43 ↓20%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Surbiton Hill safer than Upminster?

      Surbiton Hill has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,717 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 65 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Surbiton Hill vs Upminster?

      Surbiton Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows +3.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Surbiton Hill and Upminster?

      In Surbiton Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,078 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Surbiton Hill and Upminster?

      Surbiton Hill recorded 831 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 Surbiton Hill vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Surbiton Hill totalled 1,078 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Surbiton Hill and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Surbiton Hill recorded 3,229 crimes (now 3,717, a change of +15.1%). Upminster recorded 63 crimes previously (now 65, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Surbiton 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. Surbiton Hill has a resolution rate of 25.5% and Upminster has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Surbiton Hill and Upminster?

      Surbiton 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 Surbiton 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 Surbiton Hill or Upminster on a crime map?

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