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Crime in Upwey

Upwey had 19 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 38th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was down 39% on the three months before.

DT3, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Upwey

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49.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
38 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
-39%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 4 Apr 15 May 6 Jun 6 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence526%
anti-social behaviour421%
public order316%
criminal damage211%
drugs15%
vehicle crime15%
other crime15%
theft15%

Upwey against Dorset

TypeUpwey per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence12.914.9–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime2.61.3–
Anti-social behaviour10.313.2▼ 60%
Theft and robbery2.63.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Southill136.8▲ 38%
Littlemoor95.8▲ 38%
Radipole84.4▲ 26%
Sutton Poyntz76.6▲ 42%
Preston72.7▲ 78%
Broadwey59.5▲ 2%
Upwey49.2▼ 39%
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 Upwey a safe area?

Upwey had about 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 38 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Upwey?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (5), followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and public order (3).