Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT6 · Dorset
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH19 · Dorset
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swanage has less crime — 18 vs 49 incidents in February 2026.
Allington recorded substantially more crime than Swanage in February 2026 — 49 incidents compared to 18, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Allington sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Swanage has more Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swanage recorded fewer crimes than Allington — 18 vs 49 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Swanage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Allington saw higher rates of Other theft while Swanage had more Shoplifting. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 49).