Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH16 · Dorset
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 24 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Upton in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 24, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Upton has more Vehicle crime (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 24 vs 150 incidents. That is 84% 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 Other theft while Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 150).