South Leatherhead vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    South Leatherhead Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      South Leatherhead vs Upminster Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      South Leatherhead
      Surrey Police
      787 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      33.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 South Leatherhead
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      787
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      699
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.6%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Leatherhead
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      244 ↑26%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑33%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑15%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↑64%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      32 ↑3%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑35%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      26 ↑117%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      79 ↑22%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      8 ↑60%
      0
      Shoplifting
      123 ↓29%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓71%
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↑8%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 17/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Leatherhead safer than Upminster?

      South Leatherhead has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 787 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 South Leatherhead vs Upminster?

      South Leatherhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — 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 South Leatherhead and Upminster?

      In South Leatherhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (244 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 South Leatherhead and Upminster?

      South Leatherhead recorded 108 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 244 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 South Leatherhead and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Leatherhead recorded 699 crimes (now 787, a change of +12.6%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      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 33.9% and Upminster has 40%. 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.