Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH4 · Bournemouth
308
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DT3 · Dorset
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Weymouth has less crime — 38 vs 308 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Weymouth in February 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 38, a 8.1x difference. Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Weymouth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Weymouth recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 38 vs 308 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Weymouth is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (86 incidents) while Weymouth's was Violence & sexual offences (14 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.