Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH19 · Dorset
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DT4 · Dorset
226
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Swanage has less crime — 18 vs 226 incidents in February 2026.
Weymouth recorded substantially more crime than Swanage in February 2026 — 226 incidents compared to 18, a 12.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanage sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Swanage is below the national average while Weymouth is above, making Swanage the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swanage recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 18 vs 226 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Swanage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Swanage saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 226).