Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH16 · Dorset
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DT4 · Dorset
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Upton has less crime — 24 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Weymouth recorded substantially more crime than Upton in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 24, a 12.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Upton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (25). Upton is below the national average while Weymouth is above, making Upton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 24 vs 305 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Upton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 305).