Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH25 · Hampshire
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH19 · Dorset
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swanage has less crime — 18 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
New Milton recorded substantially more crime than Swanage in February 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 18, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: New Milton sees higher rates of Public order (13) and Other theft (8), while Swanage has more Anti-social behaviour (4) and 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 New Milton — 18 vs 95 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Swanage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, New Milton saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Swanage had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 95).