Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT8 · Dorset
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH16 · Dorset
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Beaminster has less crime — 2 vs 24 incidents in April 2026.
Upton recorded substantially more crime than Beaminster in April 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 2, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Beaminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Upton has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Vehicle crime (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Beaminster recorded fewer crimes than Upton — 2 vs 24 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Beaminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Beaminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Upton had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Beaminster recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 24).