Wexham Lea and Central vs Upminster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Wexham Lea and Central Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Wexham Lea and Central vs Upminster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wexham Lea and Central
      Thames Valley Police
      2,254 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      22.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.7% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wexham Lea and Central
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,254
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,299
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.8%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wexham Lea and Central
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      952 ↓6%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      242 ↓3%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      185 ↑11%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      206 ↑42%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      71 ↑15%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      160 ↓2%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      69 ↑8%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      153 ↓24%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      38 ↑6%
      0
      Shoplifting
      68 ↓8%
      0
      Theft from Person
      25 ↓34%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↓32%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑5%
      0
      Other Crime
      43 ↑34%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wexham Lea and Central safer than Upminster?

      Wexham Lea and Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,254 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 Wexham Lea and Central vs Upminster?

      Wexham Lea and Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Wexham Lea and Central and Upminster?

      In Wexham Lea and Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (952 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 Wexham Lea and Central and Upminster?

      Wexham Lea and Central recorded 242 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 Wexham Lea and Central vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Wexham Lea and Central totalled 952 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 Wexham Lea and Central and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wexham Lea and Central recorded 2,299 crimes (now 2,254, a change of -2%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wexham Lea and 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. Wexham Lea and Central has a resolution rate of 22.8% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wexham Lea and Central and Upminster?

      Wexham Lea and Central 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 Wexham Lea and 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 Wexham Lea and Central or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wexham Lea and 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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