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Crime in Swanage

Swanage had 191 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 81 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 99% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 84% on the three months before.

BH19, Dorset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Swanage

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81crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+84%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common78 in 3 months

Month by month

36 Mar 23 Apr 45 May 56 Jun 70 Jul 65 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Swanage. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7841%
anti-social behaviour5428%
theft179%
criminal damage137%
public order84%
burglary84%
vehicle crime42%
drugs21%

Swanage against Dorset

TypeSwanage per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence33.114.9▲ 59%
Burglary3.41–
Vehicle crime1.71.3–
Anti-social behaviour22.913.2▲ 170%
Theft and robbery7.63.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Canford Cliffs89.9▼ 15%
Swanage81▲ 84%
Corfe Castle16.5–
Langton Matravers15.7–
See every Dorset area ranked on the crime in Dorset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Swanage a safe area?

Swanage had about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Swanage?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (78), followed by anti-social behaviour (54) and theft (17).