Burton vs Colehill — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burton

BH23 · Dorset

63

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Shoplifting10

Colehill

BH21 · Dorset

20

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Shoplifting3
  • Drugs2

Colehill has less crime — 20 vs 63 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burton recorded substantially more crime than Colehill in April 2026 — 63 incidents compared to 20, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12), while Colehill has more Drugs (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton or Colehill safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Colehill recorded fewer crimes than Burton — 20 vs 63 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Colehill is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Burton and Colehill?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Colehill had more Drugs. Overall, Colehill recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 63).

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