Meopham North vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Meopham North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Meopham North vs Upminster Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Meopham North
      Kent Police
      135 crimes / 12m
      ↓10% trend
      36.4% 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 Meopham North
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      135
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      150
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Meopham North
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      47 ↓6%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑69%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓50%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓29%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      16 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓47%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      9 ↑50%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓33%
      0
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 78/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Meopham North safer than Upminster?

      Meopham North has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 135 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 Meopham North vs Upminster?

      Meopham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10% — 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 Meopham North and Upminster?

      In Meopham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (47 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 Meopham North and Upminster?

      Meopham North recorded 27 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 Meopham North vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Meopham North totalled 47 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 Meopham North and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Meopham North recorded 150 crimes (now 135, a change of -10%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Meopham North 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. Meopham North has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Meopham North and Upminster?

      Meopham North falls within the Kent 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 Meopham North 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 Meopham North or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Meopham North 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.