West Mercia Police

Is Upton Safe?

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

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 558 crimes
32 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

558 Crimes (last 12 months)
14.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑11.4% 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 12 months — 558 total crimes recorded in Upton

Violent Crime
188 33.7%
Shoplifting
67 12%
Anti-Social Behaviour
63 11.3%
Other Theft
58 10.4%
Burglary
56 10%
Criminal Damage & Arson
51 9.1%
Public Order
31 5.6%
Vehicle Crime
22 3.9%
Other Crime
12 2.2%
Drugs
6 1.1%
Theft from Person
3 0.5%
Robbery
1 0.2%
Possession of Weapons
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Upton — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upton safe?

Upton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 32/100, rated Below Average. A total of 558 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 11.4% 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?

558 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 11.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (501 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 188 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Upton?

The most common crime in Upton is Violent Crime, with 188 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 33.7% 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 11.4% — from 501 crimes in the previous 12 months to 558 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 32 out of 100 (Below Average). 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 West Mercia Police average?

Upton has a safety score of 32/100, while the West Mercia Police force area average is 12/100. Upton is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Upton?

14.3% 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 West Mercia Police. 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?

188 violent crimes were recorded in Upton in the last 12 months — representing 33.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 63 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 January 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: January 2026.