Upminster vs East Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Upminster Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Upminster vs East Downs Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Upminster
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      65
      68
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      63
      133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↓48.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upminster
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      16 ↓16%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↑44%
      12 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑0%
      8 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓9%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      4 ↑0%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑100%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      1 ↓88%
      0
      Public Order
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      5 ↑400%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 82/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Upminster safer than East Downs?

      Upminster has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 65 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 68 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Upminster vs East Downs?

      Upminster shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -48.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Upminster and East Downs?

      In Upminster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (16 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upminster and East Downs?

      Upminster recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 12. 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 Upminster vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Upminster totalled 16 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Upminster and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upminster recorded 63 crimes (now 65, a change of +3.2%). East Downs recorded 133 crimes previously (now 68, -48.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upminster and East Downs?

      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. Upminster has a resolution rate of 28.6% and East Downs has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Upminster and East Downs?

      Upminster falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. East Downs is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Upminster and East Downs?

      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 Upminster or East Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upminster and East Downs. 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.