Norwich North vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Norwich North Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Norwich North vs Upminster Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Norwich North
      Norfolk Constabulary
      3,363 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.6% trend
      19.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      80% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norwich North
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,363
      58
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,343
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.6%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.8%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norwich North
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,336 ↓21%
      11 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      512 ↓23%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      174 ↓19%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      100 ↓38%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      72 ↓28%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      289 ↓28%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      79 ↑18%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      238 ↓29%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      23 ↓32%
      0
      Shoplifting
      348 ↓4%
      0
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓63%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↓18%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↓24%
      0
      Other Crime
      106 ↓43%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norwich North safer than Upminster?

      Norwich North has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,363 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 58 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norwich North vs Upminster?

      Norwich North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows -19.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norwich North and Upminster?

      In Norwich North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,336 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norwich North and Upminster?

      Norwich North recorded 512 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upminster recorded 11. 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 Norwich North vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Norwich North totalled 1,336 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norwich North recorded 4,343 crimes (now 3,363, a change of -22.6%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norwich North 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. Norwich North has a resolution rate of 19.8% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norwich North and Upminster?

      Norwich North 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 Norwich North 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 Norwich North or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norwich North 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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