Thamesmead Moorings vs Upminster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Thamesmead Moorings Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Thamesmead Moorings vs Upminster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Thamesmead Moorings
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,039 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.2% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Thamesmead Moorings
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,039
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,183
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thamesmead Moorings
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,055 ↑3%
      9 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      562 ↑0%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      185 ↓4%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      267 ↓8%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      83 ↑4%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      184 ↓22%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      173 ↓1%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      164 ↓9%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      67 ↓8%
      0
      Shoplifting
      156 ↓31%
      0
      Theft from Person
      46 ↑2%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑14%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑27%
      0
      Other Crime
      70 ↓5%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Thamesmead Moorings safer than Upminster?

      Thamesmead Moorings has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,039 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 56 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Thamesmead Moorings vs Upminster?

      Thamesmead Moorings shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows -22.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Thamesmead Moorings and Upminster?

      In Thamesmead Moorings, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,055 incidents). In Upminster, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Thamesmead Moorings and Upminster?

      Thamesmead Moorings recorded 562 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 Thamesmead Moorings vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Thamesmead Moorings totalled 1,055 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 9 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Thamesmead Moorings and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Thamesmead Moorings recorded 3,183 crimes (now 3,039, a change of -4.5%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 56, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Thamesmead Moorings 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. Thamesmead Moorings has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Thamesmead Moorings and Upminster?

      Thamesmead Moorings 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 Thamesmead Moorings 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 Thamesmead Moorings or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Thamesmead Moorings 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.