Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH19 · Dorset
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU3 · Surrey
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swanage has less crime — 18 vs 46 incidents in February 2026.
Worplesdon recorded substantially more crime than Swanage in February 2026 — 46 incidents compared to 18, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanage sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4) and Shoplifting (3), while Worplesdon has more Other theft (5) and Public order (5). 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 Worplesdon — 18 vs 46 incidents. That is 61% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Worplesdon had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Swanage recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 46).