Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH5 · Bournemouth
274
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH16 · Dorset
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 25 vs 274 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Upton in February 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 25, a 11.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), while Upton has more Vehicle crime (3). 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 February 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 25 vs 274 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 274).