Upminster vs Wanstead Village
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Upminster vs Wanstead Village Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upminster safer than Wanstead Village?
Upminster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 61 crimes in the last 12 months. Wanstead Village has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,493 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Upminster vs Wanstead Village?
Upminster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wanstead Village shows +4.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Upminster and Wanstead Village?
In Upminster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (15 incidents). In Wanstead Village, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (763 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upminster and Wanstead Village?
Upminster recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wanstead Village recorded 763. 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 Wanstead Village?
Violent crime in Upminster totalled 15 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 735 in Wanstead Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Upminster and Wanstead Village in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upminster recorded 75 crimes (now 61, a change of -18.7%). Wanstead Village recorded 3,329 crimes previously (now 3,493, +4.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upminster and Wanstead Village?
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 40% and Wanstead Village has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Upminster and Wanstead Village?
Upminster falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wanstead Village 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 Wanstead Village?
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 Wanstead Village on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upminster and Wanstead Village. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.