Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH19 · Dorset
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU19 · Surrey
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swanage has less crime — 18 vs 50 incidents in February 2026.
Windlesham recorded substantially more crime than Swanage in February 2026 — 50 incidents compared to 18, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanage sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Windlesham has more Other theft (6). 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 Windlesham — 18 vs 50 incidents. That is 64% 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 Windlesham had more Other theft. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 50).