Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU15 · Surrey
112
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH19 · Dorset
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swanage has less crime — 18 vs 112 incidents in February 2026.
Camberley recorded substantially more crime than Swanage in February 2026 — 112 incidents compared to 18, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Camberley sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Swanage has more Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swanage recorded fewer crimes than Camberley — 18 vs 112 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Swanage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Camberley saw higher rates of Public order while Swanage had more Shoplifting. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 112).