Epsom & Ewell Central vs Upminster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Epsom & Ewell Central Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Epsom & Ewell Central vs Upminster Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Epsom & Ewell Central
      Surrey Police
      3,709 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      19.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Epsom & Ewell Central
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,709
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,604
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.3%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Epsom & Ewell Central
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,217 ↑3%
      16 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      575 ↓10%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      193 ↓15%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      177 ↓12%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      142 ↑43%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      290 ↑10%
      10 ↑100%
      Drugs
      167 ↑64%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      352 ↑12%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      45 ↑55%
      0
      Shoplifting
      358 ↑2%
      0
      Theft from Person
      40 ↓15%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      54 ↑13%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      70 ↓13%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Epsom & Ewell Central safer than Upminster?

      Epsom & Ewell Central has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,709 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 65 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Epsom & Ewell Central vs Upminster?

      Epsom & Ewell Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows +3.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Epsom & Ewell Central and Upminster?

      In Epsom & Ewell Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,217 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Epsom & Ewell Central and Upminster?

      Epsom & Ewell Central recorded 575 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 Epsom & Ewell Central vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Epsom & Ewell Central totalled 1,217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Epsom & Ewell Central and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Epsom & Ewell Central recorded 3,604 crimes (now 3,709, a change of +2.9%). Upminster recorded 63 crimes previously (now 65, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Epsom & Ewell Central 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. Epsom & Ewell Central has a resolution rate of 19.3% and Upminster has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Epsom & Ewell Central and Upminster?

      Epsom & Ewell Central falls within the Surrey 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 Epsom & Ewell Central 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 Epsom & Ewell Central or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Epsom & Ewell Central and Upminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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