Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT1 · Dorset
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH24 · Hampshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ringwood has less crime — 71 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Dorchester saw somewhat more crime than Ringwood in February 2026 (105 vs 71 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Ringwood has more Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, Ringwood recorded fewer crimes than Dorchester — 71 vs 105 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Ringwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dorchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ringwood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ringwood recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 105).