Upminster vs Waddon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    92/100
    Upminster Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Waddon Metropolitan Police Service

      Upminster vs Waddon Results

      A
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      80% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Waddon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,742 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      28.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Upminster
      B Waddon
      Safety Score
      92/100 Very Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      58
      7,742
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      72
      7,789
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.4%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      80%
      28.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upminster
      B Waddon
      Violent Crime
      11 ↓42%
      2,136 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↓15%
      1,691 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑0%
      474 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓17%
      589 ↑13%
      Burglary
      4 ↑0%
      313 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑11%
      395 ↓4%
      Drugs
      1 ↓88%
      362 ↓20%
      Public Order
      2 ↓33%
      463 ↑7%
      Robbery
      0
      182 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      0
      778 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      1
      146 ↓21%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      41 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      69 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑400%
      103 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Upminster safer than Waddon?

      Upminster has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 58 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 7,742 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Upminster vs Waddon?

      Upminster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waddon shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Upminster and Waddon?

      In Upminster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (11 incidents). In Waddon, it is Violent Crime (2,136 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upminster and Waddon?

      Upminster recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddon recorded 1,691. 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 Waddon?

      Violent crime in Upminster totalled 11 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,136 in Waddon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upminster recorded 72 crimes (now 58, a change of -19.4%). Waddon recorded 7,789 crimes previously (now 7,742, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upminster and Waddon?

      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 80% and Waddon has 28.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Upminster and Waddon?

      Upminster falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Waddon 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 Upminster and Waddon?

      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 Waddon on a crime map?

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