Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU30 · Hampshire
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH19 · Dorset
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Swanage has less crime — 23 vs 38 incidents in April 2026.
Liphook recorded notably higher crime than Swanage in April 2026 — 38 vs 23 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liphook sees higher rates of Other theft (11) and Shoplifting (8), while Swanage has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Swanage recorded fewer crimes than Liphook — 23 vs 38 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Swanage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liphook saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Swanage had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 38).