Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH19 · Dorset
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH31 · Dorset
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swanage has less crime — 18 vs 42 incidents in February 2026.
Verwood recorded notably higher crime than Swanage in February 2026 — 42 vs 18 incidents. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swanage recorded fewer crimes than Verwood — 18 vs 42 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Swanage is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Swanage's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (8 incidents) while Verwood's was Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.