Bracknell Central South vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Bracknell Central South Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Bracknell Central South vs Upminster Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Bracknell Central South
      Thames Valley Police
      2,472 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.8% trend
      18.3% 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 Bracknell Central South
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,472
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,252
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.8%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.3%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bracknell Central South
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      951 ↑3%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      391 ↑45%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      158 ↑2%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      172 ↑6%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      67 ↓32%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      175 ↓15%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      69 ↑13%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      158 ↓10%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      31 ↑82%
      0
      Shoplifting
      215 ↑258%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓77%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑4%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑27%
      0
      Other Crime
      41 ↓40%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bracknell Central South safer than Upminster?

      Bracknell Central South has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,472 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 Bracknell Central South vs Upminster?

      Bracknell Central South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.8% — 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 Bracknell Central South and Upminster?

      In Bracknell Central South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (951 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 Bracknell Central South and Upminster?

      Bracknell Central South recorded 391 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 Bracknell Central South vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Bracknell Central South totalled 951 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 Bracknell Central South and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bracknell Central South recorded 2,252 crimes (now 2,472, a change of +9.8%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bracknell Central South 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. Bracknell Central South has a resolution rate of 18.3% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bracknell Central South and Upminster?

      Bracknell Central South falls within the Thames Valley 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 Bracknell Central South 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 Bracknell Central South or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bracknell Central South 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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