Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH24 · Hampshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH31 · Dorset
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Verwood has less crime — 37 vs 74 incidents in April 2026.
Ringwood recorded notably higher crime than Verwood in April 2026 — 74 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ringwood sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Verwood has more Shoplifting (6). 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 Ringwood — 37 vs 74 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Verwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ringwood saw higher rates of Other theft while Verwood had more Shoplifting. Overall, Verwood recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 74).