Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU23 · Surrey
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH16 · Dorset
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 24 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.
Ripley recorded notably higher crime than Upton in April 2026 — 37 vs 24 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ripley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), 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 Ripley — 24 vs 37 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ripley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 37).