Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH19 · Dorset
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH16 · Dorset
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Swanage has less crime — 23 vs 24 incidents in April 2026.
Swanage and Upton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 23 and 24 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanage sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Upton has more Vehicle crime (4). 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, Swanage recorded fewer crimes than Upton — 23 vs 24 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Swanage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swanage saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 24).