Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH2 · Bournemouth
585
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DT4 · Dorset
226
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Weymouth has less crime — 226 vs 585 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Weymouth in February 2026 — 585 incidents compared to 226, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (20). 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 February 2026 Police data, Weymouth recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 226 vs 585 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Weymouth recorded fewer total crimes (226 vs 585).