Cheshire Constabulary

Is Upton Safe?

Crime statistics for Upton. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 36 months: April 2023 – March 2026 2,937 crimes
7 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,937 Crimes (last 36 months)
42.3% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 2,937 total crimes recorded in Upton

Violent Crime
1,650 56.2%
Public Order
332 11.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
227 7.7%
Other Theft
224 7.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
174 5.9%
Shoplifting
92 3.1%
Other Crime
56 1.9%
Drugs
47 1.6%
Burglary
42 1.4%
Vehicle Crime
42 1.4%
Bicycle Theft
19 0.6%
Possession of Weapons
18 0.6%
Robbery
7 0.2%
Theft from Person
7 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Upton — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upton safe?

Upton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,022 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Upton are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Upton in the last 12 months?

1,022 crimes were recorded in Upton in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 4% compared to the previous 12-month period (983 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,650 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Upton?

The most common crime in Upton is Violent Crime, with 1,650 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 161.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Upton increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Upton is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 4% — from 983 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,022 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Upton?

Upton has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Upton compare to the Cheshire Constabulary average?

Upton has a safety score of 7/100, while the Cheshire Constabulary force area average is 27/100. Upton is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Upton?

42.3% of crimes recorded in Upton resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Cheshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Upton?

1,650 violent crimes were recorded in Upton in the last 12 months — representing 161.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 174 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Upton last updated?

The crime data for Upton was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Upton with other areas?

You can compare Upton with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.