Leighton Buzzard and Rural vs Upminster
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Leighton Buzzard and Rural vs Upminster Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leighton Buzzard and Rural safer than Upminster?
Leighton Buzzard and Rural has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,714 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 Leighton Buzzard and Rural vs Upminster?
Leighton Buzzard and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.3% — 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 Leighton Buzzard and Rural and Upminster?
In Leighton Buzzard and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,157 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 Leighton Buzzard and Rural and Upminster?
Leighton Buzzard and Rural recorded 794 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 Leighton Buzzard and Rural vs Upminster?
Violent crime in Leighton Buzzard and Rural totalled 1,157 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 Leighton Buzzard and Rural and Upminster in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leighton Buzzard and Rural recorded 4,233 crimes (now 3,714, a change of -12.3%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leighton Buzzard and Rural 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. Leighton Buzzard and Rural has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Leighton Buzzard and Rural and Upminster?
Leighton Buzzard and Rural falls within the Bedfordshire 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 Leighton Buzzard and Rural 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 Leighton Buzzard and Rural or Upminster on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Leighton Buzzard and Rural and Upminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.