Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH12 · Poole
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH16 · Dorset
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 24 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Upton in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 24, a 10.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Upton has more Vehicle crime (4). Poole 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 April 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 24 vs 262 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 262).