Crime in Upminster: statistics, rates and trends

872 crimes were recorded in Upminster in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 188 reports (22% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upminster has the 2,446th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Upminster was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,067 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (839). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Upminster over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, burglary.

The largest increases were in burglary (+33%) and criminal damage and arson (+29%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-32%) and robbery (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Upminster

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upminster recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Upminster

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upminster recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Upminster

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upminster recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Upminster

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upminster recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Upminster

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upminster recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Upminster

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upminster recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Upminster

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upminster recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Upminster

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upminster recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Upminster

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Upminster recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Upminster

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Upminster recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Upminster

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upminster recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Upminster

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upminster recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Upminster

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Upminster recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Upminster

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upminster recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Upminster, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Upminster.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Upminster over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upminster over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Upminster has an estimated population of 13,505. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upminster sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Upminster. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.