Rushden vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Rushden Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Rushden vs Upminster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rushden
      Northamptonshire Police
      2,738 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      34.8% 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 Rushden
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,738
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,652
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rushden
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      893 ↓4%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      553 ↓2%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      133 ↑13%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      158 ↑15%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      87 ↑10%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      188 ↑6%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      87 ↑26%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      125 ↑12%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      23 ↑5%
      0
      Shoplifting
      401 ↑17%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      33 ↓11%
      0
      Other Crime
      48 ↑12%
      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 Rushden safer than Upminster?

      Rushden has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,738 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 Rushden vs Upminster?

      Rushden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — 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 Rushden and Upminster?

      In Rushden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (893 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 Rushden and Upminster?

      Rushden recorded 553 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 Rushden vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Rushden totalled 893 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 Rushden and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rushden recorded 2,652 crimes (now 2,738, a change of +3.2%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rushden 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. Rushden has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rushden and Upminster?

      Rushden falls within the Northamptonshire Police 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 Rushden 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 Rushden or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rushden 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.