Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH21 · Dorset
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH31 · Dorset
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Colehill has less crime — 40 vs 42 incidents in February 2026.
Colehill and Verwood recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 40 and 42 incidents respectively. 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, Colehill recorded fewer crimes than Verwood — 40 vs 42 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Colehill is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Colehill's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (15 incidents) while Verwood's was Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.