Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH19 · Dorset
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU28 · West Sussex
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Tillington has less crime — 2 vs 23 incidents in April 2026.
Swanage recorded substantially more crime than Tillington in April 2026 — 23 incidents compared to 2, a 11.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanage sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (16) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Tillington has more Burglary (1) and Public order (1). 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, Tillington recorded fewer crimes than Swanage — 2 vs 23 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Tillington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swanage saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Tillington had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Tillington recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 23).