Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT1 · Dorset
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH31 · Dorset
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Verwood has less crime — 42 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Dorchester recorded substantially more crime than Verwood in February 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 42, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Verwood has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Verwood recorded fewer crimes than Dorchester — 42 vs 105 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Verwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dorchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Verwood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Verwood recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 105).