Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH1 · Bournemouth
699
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH16 · Dorset
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 24 vs 699 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Upton in April 2026 — 699 incidents compared to 24, a 29.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (57), while Upton has more Vehicle crime (4). Bournemouth 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 April 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 24 vs 699 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 699).