Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures vs Upminster Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Suffolk Constabulary
      343 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      28.6% 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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      343
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      350
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      177 ↑21%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓63%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓32%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑186%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      23 ↓15%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓15%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      7 ↓30%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      28 ↑4%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↓13%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 50/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures safer than Upminster?

      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 343 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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures vs Upminster?

      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — 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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures and Upminster?

      In Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures and Upminster?

      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures recorded 15 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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures totalled 177 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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures recorded 350 crimes (now 343, a change of -2%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures 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. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures and Upminster?

      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures falls within the Suffolk 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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures 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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures 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.