Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT5 · Dorset
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH31 · Dorset
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Verwood has less crime — 37 vs 58 incidents in April 2026.
Portland recorded notably higher crime than Verwood in April 2026 — 58 vs 37 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Portland records significantly more (39 vs 12 incidents). 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, Verwood recorded fewer crimes than Portland — 37 vs 58 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Verwood is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Portland recorded 39 incidents of this type vs 12 in Verwood. Total crime levels were broadly similar.