Sprowston vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Sprowston Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Sprowston vs Upminster Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Sprowston
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,014 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.1% trend
      13% 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 Sprowston
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,014
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      956
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.1%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sprowston
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      455 ↑21%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      129 ↑16%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      54 ↓8%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓7%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      36 ↑20%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      89 ↑7%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      21 ↓22%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      75 ↑17%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      5 ↓38%
      0
      Shoplifting
      84 ↓35%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓17%
      0
      Other Crime
      35 ↑9%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sprowston safer than Upminster?

      Sprowston has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,014 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 Sprowston vs Upminster?

      Sprowston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.1% — 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 Sprowston and Upminster?

      In Sprowston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (455 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 Sprowston and Upminster?

      Sprowston recorded 129 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 Sprowston vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Sprowston totalled 455 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 Sprowston and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sprowston recorded 956 crimes (now 1,014, a change of +6.1%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sprowston 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. Sprowston has a resolution rate of 13% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sprowston and Upminster?

      Sprowston 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 Sprowston 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 Sprowston or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sprowston 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.