Crime Rate in Upminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upminster

The total recorded crimes in Upminster, Havering, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upminster crime rate of 4.35 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Upminster, encompassing approximately 20,004 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Upminster Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Station Approach with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Airport/Airfield with total crimes: 4

How safe is Upminster?

To understand the safety of Upminster, we need to analyze Upminster crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Havering:

    • In 2024, Upminster demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havering average, with 508 crimes compared to 693.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Upminster recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

    • In 2023, Upminster had fewer crimes than the Havering average, with 963 crimes compared to 1,258. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Upminster recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Havering, Upminster has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Upminster Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Upminster has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 ranking 13th out of 19 in the Havering, UK

In 2024, the total Upminster crimes were 508. The crime rate of Upminster in 2024 was 25.39 (year) or 2.12 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Havering.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upminster were around 963 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.14 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Havering.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upminster)CrimesRank (Upminster)CrimesRank (Upminster)
St Edward's262 11,898 13,748 1
Heaton185 21,291 22,735 2
Gooshays93 11881 41,573 3
Rush Green & Crowlands154 3926 31,454 5
Marshalls & Rise Park124 5732 81,502 4
Mawneys144 4672 101,248 9
St Andrew's99 10790 51,311 6
Rainham & Wennington120 6773 61,260 8
Elm Park107 9761 71,297 7
Harold Wood108 7676 91,089 12
Beam Park107 8645 121,006 13
Squirrels Heath78 14626 131,152 10
Havering-atte-Bower92 12665 111,117 11
Hylands & Harrow Lodge63 16441 16885 15
St Alban's72 15447 15851 16
South Hornchurch37 18365 18657 17
Cranham29 19367 17616 18
Emerson Park43 17252 19404 19
Hacton26 20153 20292 20

Upminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 202516
January 20257
December 20244
November 202412
October 202417
September 202413
August 202421

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 20254
February 202515
January 202511
December 202411
November 202418
October 20243
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202511
February 20256
January 202510
December 202413
November 202418
October 202418
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202527
March 202511
February 202519
January 20259
December 202412
November 20247
October 202420
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Upminster in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Upminster postcode area is presented below.

1. Station Approach (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Drugs1
3. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. St Mary'S Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. B186 (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Drugs1
6. New Place Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. The Shrubbery (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Bellmaker Mews (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
9. St Mary'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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