Luton Central vs Upminster
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Luton Central vs Upminster Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Luton Central safer than Upminster?
Luton Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,254 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 Luton Central vs Upminster?
Luton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — 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 Luton Central and Upminster?
In Luton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,275 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 Central and Upminster?
Luton Central recorded 913 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 Central vs Upminster?
Violent crime in Luton Central totalled 2,275 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 Central and Upminster in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Luton Central recorded 6,549 crimes (now 6,254, a change of -4.5%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Luton 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. Luton Central has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Luton Central and Upminster?
Luton Central 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 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 Luton Central or Upminster on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Luton Central and Upminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.