Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH19 · Dorset
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU20 · Surrey
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Windlesham has less crime — 7 vs 23 incidents in April 2026.
Swanage recorded substantially more crime than Windlesham in April 2026 — 23 incidents compared to 7, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanage sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (16) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Windlesham has more Public order (2) and Other theft (1). 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, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Swanage — 7 vs 23 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Windlesham 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 Public order and Other theft. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 23).