Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU14 · Hampshire
189
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH16 · Dorset
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 24 vs 189 incidents in April 2026.
Farnborough recorded substantially more crime than Upton in April 2026 — 189 incidents compared to 24, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Farnborough sees higher rates of Other theft (19), 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 Farnborough — 24 vs 189 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Farnborough saw higher rates of Other theft while Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 189).