Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU30 · Hampshire
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH19 · Dorset
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swanage has less crime — 18 vs 27 incidents in February 2026.
Liphook recorded notably higher crime than Swanage in February 2026 — 27 vs 18 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liphook sees higher rates of Drugs (4), while Swanage has more Shoplifting (3). 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, Swanage recorded fewer crimes than Liphook — 18 vs 27 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Swanage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liphook saw higher rates of Drugs while Swanage had more Shoplifting. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 27).