Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH18 · Poole
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH16 · Dorset
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 25 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Upton in February 2026 — 59 vs 25 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Upton has more Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 25 vs 59 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 59).