Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH18 · Poole
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH16 · Dorset
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 24 vs 61 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Upton in April 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 24, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (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 Poole — 24 vs 61 incidents. That is 61% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 61).