Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH23 · Dorset
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH24 · Hampshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Burton has less crime — 63 vs 74 incidents in April 2026.
Ringwood saw somewhat more crime than Burton in April 2026 (74 vs 63 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Ringwood has more Other theft (8). 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, Burton recorded fewer crimes than Ringwood — 63 vs 74 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Burton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ringwood had more Other theft. Overall, Burton recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 74).