Fakenham vs Upminster
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Fakenham vs Upminster 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 Fakenham safer than Upminster?
Fakenham has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 856 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 61 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Fakenham vs Upminster?
Fakenham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows -18.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Fakenham and Upminster?
In Fakenham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (402 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (15 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fakenham and Upminster?
Fakenham recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upminster recorded 13. 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 Fakenham vs Upminster?
Violent crime in Fakenham totalled 402 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 15 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Fakenham and Upminster in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fakenham recorded 780 crimes (now 856, a change of +9.7%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fakenham and Upminster?
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. Fakenham has a resolution rate of 20.6% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Fakenham and Upminster?
Fakenham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Upminster 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 Fakenham and Upminster?
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 Fakenham or Upminster on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fakenham and Upminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.