Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH19 · Dorset
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU18 · Surrey
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Swanage has less crime — 23 vs 42 incidents in April 2026.
Windlesham recorded notably higher crime than Swanage in April 2026 — 42 vs 23 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanage sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (16) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Windlesham has more Other theft (8) and Shoplifting (8). 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 Windlesham — 23 vs 42 incidents. That is 45% 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 Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Windlesham had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 42).