Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH19 · Dorset
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH31 · Dorset
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Swanage has less crime — 23 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.
Verwood recorded notably higher crime than Swanage in April 2026 — 37 vs 23 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanage sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), 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, Swanage recorded fewer crimes than Verwood — 23 vs 37 incidents. That is 38% 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 Verwood had more Shoplifting. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 37).