Hethersett and Mulbarton vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Hethersett and Mulbarton Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Hethersett and Mulbarton vs Upminster Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Hethersett and Mulbarton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,266 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.8% trend
      16.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.7% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hethersett and Mulbarton
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,266
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,143
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.8%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.3%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hethersett and Mulbarton
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      598 ↑18%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      153 ↑4%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      85 ↑18%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓41%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      55 ↑57%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      100 ↓1%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      35 ↑67%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      105 ↑27%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      39 ↓35%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↑5%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↓15%
      0
      Other Crime
      27 ↓13%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hethersett and Mulbarton safer than Upminster?

      Hethersett and Mulbarton has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,266 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 Hethersett and Mulbarton vs Upminster?

      Hethersett and Mulbarton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.8% — 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 Hethersett and Mulbarton and Upminster?

      In Hethersett and Mulbarton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (598 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 Hethersett and Mulbarton and Upminster?

      Hethersett and Mulbarton recorded 153 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 Hethersett and Mulbarton vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Hethersett and Mulbarton totalled 598 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 Hethersett and Mulbarton and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hethersett and Mulbarton recorded 1,143 crimes (now 1,266, a change of +10.8%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hethersett and Mulbarton 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. Hethersett and Mulbarton has a resolution rate of 16.3% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hethersett and Mulbarton and Upminster?

      Hethersett and Mulbarton 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 Hethersett and Mulbarton 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 Hethersett and Mulbarton or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hethersett and Mulbarton and Upminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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