Tolworth vs Upminster

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

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

      Tolworth vs Upminster Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Tolworth
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,107 crimes / 12m
      ↑16% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      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 Tolworth
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,107
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,679
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tolworth
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      958 ↑22%
      16 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      703 ↑7%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      186 ↑18%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      380 ↑58%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      131 ↓6%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      150 ↓35%
      10 ↑100%
      Drugs
      132 ↑61%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      165 ↑4%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      43 ↑39%
      0
      Shoplifting
      150 ↑52%
      0
      Theft from Person
      32 ↑14%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑30%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑45%
      0
      Other Crime
      31 ↓21%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tolworth safer than Upminster?

      Tolworth has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,107 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 Tolworth vs Upminster?

      Tolworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16% — 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 Tolworth and Upminster?

      In Tolworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (958 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 Tolworth and Upminster?

      Tolworth recorded 703 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 Tolworth vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Tolworth totalled 958 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 Tolworth and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tolworth recorded 2,679 crimes (now 3,107, a change of +16%). Upminster recorded 63 crimes previously (now 65, +3.2%).

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

      Which police force covers Tolworth and Upminster?

      Tolworth 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 Tolworth 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 Tolworth or Upminster on a crime map?

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