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Crime in Upton

Upton had 73 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 33.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 54th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% below the middle Dorset area. Crime was down 17% on the three months before.

BH16, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Upton

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33.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
54 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
-17%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 28 Apr 31 May 27 Jun 22 Jul 24 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Upton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3041%
anti-social behaviour1926%
criminal damage811%
theft710%
vehicle crime45%
public order23%
shoplifting23%
robbery11%

Upton against Dorset

TypeUpton per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence13.914.9▲ 11%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime1.81.3–
Anti-social behaviour8.813.2▼ 14%
Theft and robbery3.73.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stanley Green111.3▲ 13%
Turlin Moor108.4▲ 7%
Hamworthy59.8▲ 31%
Creekmoor43.1▼ 6%
Corfe Mullen39.2▼ 1%
Upton33.8▼ 17%
See every Dorset area ranked on the crime in Dorset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Upton a safe area?

Upton had about 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 54 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Upton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by anti-social behaviour (19) and criminal damage (8).