Upminster vs West Thamesmead
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Upminster vs West Thamesmead 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 Thamesmead?
Upminster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 61 crimes in the last 12 months. West Thamesmead has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,505 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Upminster vs West Thamesmead?
Upminster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Thamesmead shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Upminster and West Thamesmead?
In Upminster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (15 incidents). In West Thamesmead, it is Violent Crime (1,797 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upminster and West Thamesmead?
Upminster recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Thamesmead recorded 1,121. 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 Thamesmead?
Violent crime in Upminster totalled 15 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,797 in West Thamesmead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Upminster and West Thamesmead 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%). West Thamesmead recorded 5,297 crimes previously (now 5,505, +3.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upminster and West Thamesmead?
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 West Thamesmead has 22.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Upminster and West Thamesmead?
Upminster falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Thamesmead 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 Thamesmead?
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 Thamesmead on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upminster and West Thamesmead. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.