Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT8 · Dorset
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH31 · Dorset
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Beaminster has less crime — 1 vs 42 incidents in February 2026.
Verwood recorded substantially more crime than Beaminster in February 2026 — 42 incidents compared to 1, a 42.0x difference. 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, Beaminster recorded fewer crimes than Verwood — 1 vs 42 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Beaminster is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Beaminster's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents) while Verwood's was Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.