Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT5 · Dorset
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH19 · Dorset
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swanage has less crime — 18 vs 46 incidents in February 2026.
Portland recorded substantially more crime than Swanage in February 2026 — 46 incidents compared to 18, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portland sees higher rates of Other crime (6), 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 Portland — 18 vs 46 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Swanage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Portland saw higher rates of Other crime while Swanage had more Shoplifting. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 46).