Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT9 · Dorset
47
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH31 · Dorset
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Verwood has less crime — 42 vs 47 incidents in February 2026.
Castleton and Verwood recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 47 and 42 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castleton sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Verwood has more Criminal damage & arson (6). 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, Verwood recorded fewer crimes than Castleton — 42 vs 47 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Verwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castleton saw higher rates of Other theft while Verwood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Verwood recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 47).