South Leatherhead vs Upminster
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Leatherhead vs Upminster Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Leatherhead safer than Upminster?
South Leatherhead has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 707 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 South Leatherhead vs Upminster?
South Leatherhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 South Leatherhead and Upminster?
In South Leatherhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (225 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 South Leatherhead and Upminster?
South Leatherhead recorded 113 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 South Leatherhead vs Upminster?
Violent crime in South Leatherhead totalled 225 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 South Leatherhead and Upminster in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Leatherhead recorded 731 crimes (now 707, a change of -3.3%). Upminster recorded 63 crimes previously (now 65, +3.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Leatherhead 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. South Leatherhead has a resolution rate of 17.9% and Upminster has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Leatherhead and Upminster?
South Leatherhead 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 South Leatherhead 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 South Leatherhead or Upminster on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Leatherhead and Upminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.