Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT1 · Dorset
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH16 · Dorset
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 25 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Dorchester recorded substantially more crime than Upton in February 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 25, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Upton has more Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Dorchester — 25 vs 105 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dorchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 105).