Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU32 · Hampshire
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH19 · Dorset
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stroud has less crime — 10 vs 23 incidents in April 2026.
Swanage recorded notably higher crime than Stroud in April 2026 — 23 vs 10 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stroud sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other crime (1), while Swanage has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2). 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, Stroud recorded fewer crimes than Swanage — 10 vs 23 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Stroud is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stroud saw higher rates of Burglary and Other crime while Swanage had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stroud recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 23).