Upminster vs West Heath
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Upminster vs West Heath Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upminster safer than West Heath?
Upminster has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 58 crimes in the last 12 months. West Heath has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,462 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Upminster vs West Heath?
Upminster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Heath shows -0.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Upminster and West Heath?
In Upminster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (11 incidents). In West Heath, it is Violent Crime (831 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upminster and West Heath?
Upminster recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Heath recorded 467. 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 West Heath?
Violent crime in Upminster totalled 11 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 831 in West Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Upminster and West Heath 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%). West Heath recorded 2,470 crimes previously (now 2,462, -0.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upminster and West Heath?
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 West Heath has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Upminster and West Heath?
Upminster falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Heath 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 West Heath?
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 West Heath on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upminster and West Heath. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.