Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH2 · Bournemouth
557
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DT4 · Dorset
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Weymouth has less crime — 305 vs 557 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Weymouth in April 2026 — 557 vs 305 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (37), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (25). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Weymouth recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 305 vs 557 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Weymouth recorded fewer total crimes (305 vs 557).