Southern Villages vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Southern Villages Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Southern Villages vs Upminster Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Southern Villages
      Norfolk Constabulary
      746 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      10.2% 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 Southern Villages
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      746
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      719
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.8%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.2%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southern Villages
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      327 ↑4%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      112 ↓4%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓7%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑12%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      55 ↑120%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↓22%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      15 ↑50%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      42 ↓22%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑40%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      0
      Other Crime
      16 ↑14%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southern Villages safer than Upminster?

      Southern Villages has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 746 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 Southern Villages vs Upminster?

      Southern Villages shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.8% — 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 Southern Villages and Upminster?

      In Southern Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (327 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 Southern Villages and Upminster?

      Southern Villages recorded 112 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 Southern Villages vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Southern Villages totalled 327 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 Southern Villages and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southern Villages recorded 719 crimes (now 746, a change of +3.8%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southern Villages 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. Southern Villages has a resolution rate of 10.2% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southern Villages and Upminster?

      Southern Villages 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 Southern Villages 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 Southern Villages or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southern Villages 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.