Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU11 · Hampshire
236
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH16 · Dorset
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 25 vs 236 incidents in February 2026.
Aldershot recorded substantially more crime than Upton in February 2026 — 236 incidents compared to 25, a 9.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldershot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Upton has more Vehicle crime (3). Aldershot sits above the national average for recorded crime while Upton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Aldershot — 25 vs 236 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aldershot saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 236).