Long Stratton vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Long Stratton Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Long Stratton vs Upminster Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Long Stratton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      363 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.7% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Long Stratton
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      363
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      395
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.1%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.6%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Long Stratton
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      157 ↓19%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓11%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑30%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      22 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑93%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      22 ↓12%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↓62%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Long Stratton safer than Upminster?

      Long Stratton has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 363 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 Long Stratton vs Upminster?

      Long Stratton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.1% — 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 Long Stratton and Upminster?

      In Long Stratton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (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 Long Stratton and Upminster?

      Long Stratton recorded 47 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 Long Stratton vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Long Stratton totalled 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 Long Stratton and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Long Stratton recorded 395 crimes (now 363, a change of -8.1%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Long Stratton 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. Long Stratton has a resolution rate of 17.6% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Long Stratton and Upminster?

      Long Stratton falls within the Norfolk Constabulary 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 Long Stratton 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 Long Stratton or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Long Stratton 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.