Harleston vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Harleston Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Harleston vs Upminster Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Harleston
      Norfolk Constabulary
      180 crimes / 12m
      ↓52.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harleston
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      180
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      379
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓52.5%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harleston
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      80 ↓60%
      16 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓49%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓58%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓25%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      12 ↓20%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓27%
      10 ↑100%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      7 ↓74%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓29%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↓40%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harleston safer than Upminster?

      Harleston has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 180 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 65 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harleston vs Upminster?

      Harleston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -52.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows +3.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Harleston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (80 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Harleston recorded 24 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 Harleston vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Harleston totalled 80 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harleston and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harleston recorded 379 crimes (now 180, a change of -52.5%). Upminster recorded 63 crimes previously (now 65, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harleston 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. Harleston has a resolution rate of 0% and Upminster has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harleston and Upminster?

      Harleston 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 Harleston 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 Harleston or Upminster on a crime map?

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