Luton Airport vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Luton Airport Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Luton Airport vs Upminster Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Luton Airport
      Bedfordshire Police
      770 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      41.9% 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 Luton Airport
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      770
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      738
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.3%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.9%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Luton Airport
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      87 ↓9%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓19%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      102 ↓31%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓15%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑33%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      18 ↑38%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      20 ↓41%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      382 ↑57%
      0
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↓38%
      0
      Other Crime
      14 ↑56%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Luton Airport safer than Upminster?

      Luton Airport has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 770 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 Luton Airport vs Upminster?

      Luton Airport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.3% — 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 Luton Airport and Upminster?

      In Luton Airport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (382 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 Luton Airport and Upminster?

      Luton Airport recorded 39 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 Luton Airport vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Luton Airport totalled 87 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 Luton Airport and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Luton Airport recorded 738 crimes (now 770, a change of +4.3%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Luton Airport 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. Luton Airport has a resolution rate of 41.9% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Luton Airport and Upminster?

      Luton Airport 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 Luton Airport 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 Luton Airport or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Luton Airport 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.