Upminster vs Whalebone

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    88/100
    Upminster Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Whalebone Metropolitan Police Service

      Upminster vs Whalebone Results

      A
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.7% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Whalebone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,498 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Upminster
      B Whalebone
      Safety Score
      88/100 Very Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      61
      5,498
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      75
      5,710
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.7%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upminster
      B Whalebone
      Violent Crime
      15 ↓25%
      1,866 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↑8%
      1,021 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      6 ↑200%
      287 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓10%
      533 ↓2%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      216 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓60%
      353 ↑4%
      Drugs
      1 ↓90%
      250 ↑54%
      Public Order
      3 ↑200%
      277 ↓13%
      Robbery
      0
      202 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      0
      258 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      98 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      31 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      28 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      78 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 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 Whalebone?

      Upminster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 61 crimes in the last 12 months. Whalebone has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,498 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Upminster vs Whalebone?

      Upminster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whalebone shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Upminster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (15 incidents). In Whalebone, it is Violent Crime (1,866 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Upminster recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whalebone recorded 1,021. 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 Whalebone?

      Violent crime in Upminster totalled 15 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,866 in Whalebone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Upminster and Whalebone 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%). Whalebone recorded 5,710 crimes previously (now 5,498, -3.7%).

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

      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 Whalebone has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Upminster and Whalebone?

      Upminster falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Whalebone 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 Whalebone?

      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 Whalebone on a crime map?

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