Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH19 · Dorset
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU22 · Surrey
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Swanage has less crime — 23 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.
Woking recorded substantially more crime than Swanage in April 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 23, a 11.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanage sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Woking has more Public order (28). Swanage is below the national average while Woking is above, making Swanage the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Swanage recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 23 vs 274 incidents. That is 92% 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 Woking had more Public order. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 274).