Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU29 · West Sussex
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH19 · Dorset
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Swanage has less crime — 23 vs 40 incidents in April 2026.
Midhurst recorded notably higher crime than Swanage in April 2026 — 40 vs 23 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Midhurst sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5), while Swanage has more Criminal damage & arson (3). 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 Midhurst — 23 vs 40 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Swanage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Midhurst saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Swanage had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 40).