Kentwood and Tilehurst vs Upminster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Kentwood and Tilehurst Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Kentwood and Tilehurst vs Upminster Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Kentwood and Tilehurst
      Thames Valley Police
      1,685 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.9% trend
      28% 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,685
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,467
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.9%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kentwood and Tilehurst
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      550 ↑12%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      197 ↑13%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      104 ↑22%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      68 ↓28%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      63 ↑31%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      136 ↑11%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      41 ↑32%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      101 ↑23%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      27 ↑59%
      0
      Shoplifting
      332 ↑29%
      0
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑31%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑9%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓53%
      0
      Other Crime
      30 ↑30%
      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 Kentwood and Tilehurst safer than Upminster?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,685 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst vs Upminster?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.9% — 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst and Upminster?

      In Kentwood and Tilehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (550 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst and Upminster?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst recorded 197 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Kentwood and Tilehurst totalled 550 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kentwood and Tilehurst recorded 1,467 crimes (now 1,685, a change of +14.9%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kentwood and Tilehurst 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. Kentwood and Tilehurst has a resolution rate of 28% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kentwood and Tilehurst and Upminster?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kentwood and Tilehurst 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.