Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT6 · Dorset
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH31 · Dorset
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Verwood has less crime — 37 vs 39 incidents in April 2026.
Allington and Verwood recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 39 and 37 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, Verwood recorded fewer crimes than Allington — 37 vs 39 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Verwood is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Allington recorded 19 incidents of this type vs 12 in Verwood. Total crime levels were broadly similar.