Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH16 · Dorset
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 24 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ferndown recorded substantially more crime than Upton in April 2026 — 64 incidents compared to 24, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Upton has more Vehicle crime (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 24 vs 64 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ferndown saw higher rates of Other theft while Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 64).