Norwich North vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Norwich North Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Norwich North vs Upminster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Norwich North
      Norfolk Constabulary
      4,253 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      18% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.7% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norwich North
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,253
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,523
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norwich North
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,644 ↓11%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      633 ↓3%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      216 ↓14%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      150 ↓7%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      98 ↓17%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      376 ↓11%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      99 ↑29%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      308 ↓1%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      35 ↓10%
      0
      Shoplifting
      420 ↑32%
      0
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓23%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      54 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↓11%
      0
      Other Crime
      146 ↓26%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norwich North safer than Upminster?

      Norwich North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,253 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 Norwich North vs Upminster?

      Norwich North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Norwich North and Upminster?

      In Norwich North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,644 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 Norwich North and Upminster?

      Norwich North recorded 633 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 Norwich North vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Norwich North totalled 1,644 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 Norwich North and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norwich North recorded 4,523 crimes (now 4,253, a change of -6%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      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 18% and Upminster has 40%. 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.