Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT1 · Dorset
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH25 · Hampshire
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
New Milton has less crime — 91 vs 124 incidents in April 2026.
Dorchester saw somewhat more crime than New Milton in April 2026 (124 vs 91 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorchester sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22) and Shoplifting (19), while New Milton has more Public order (13) and Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, New Milton recorded fewer crimes than Dorchester — 91 vs 124 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. New Milton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dorchester saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while New Milton had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, New Milton recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 124).