Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT1 · Dorset
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH24 · Hampshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ringwood has less crime — 74 vs 124 incidents in April 2026.
Dorchester recorded notably higher crime than Ringwood in April 2026 — 124 vs 74 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Ringwood has more Other theft (8). 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, Ringwood recorded fewer crimes than Dorchester — 74 vs 124 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Ringwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dorchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ringwood had more Other theft. Overall, Ringwood recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 124).