Norwich West vs Upminster

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

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

      Norwich West vs Upminster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Norwich West
      Norfolk Constabulary
      3,009 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      20.6% resolved
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      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 West
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,009
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,093
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.6%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norwich West
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,339 ↑5%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      386 ↓8%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      143 ↓19%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓46%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      101 ↑23%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      294 ↓10%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      57 ↑6%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      190 ↓10%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      21 ↑5%
      0
      Shoplifting
      217 ↑19%
      0
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑18%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      78 ↑11%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↓8%
      0
      Other Crime
      59 ↓31%
      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
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norwich West safer than Upminster?

      Norwich West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,009 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 West vs Upminster?

      Norwich West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — 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 West and Upminster?

      In Norwich West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,339 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 West and Upminster?

      Norwich West recorded 386 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 West vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Norwich West totalled 1,339 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 West and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norwich West recorded 3,093 crimes (now 3,009, a change of -2.7%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norwich West 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 West 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 Norwich West and Upminster?

      Norwich West 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 West 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 West or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norwich West 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.