Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT9 · Dorset
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH31 · Dorset
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (37) in April 2026.
Castleton and Verwood recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 37 and 37 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castleton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Verwood has more Shoplifting (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Castleton and Verwood recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (37 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castleton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Verwood had more Shoplifting. Total crime levels were similar.