Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH4 · Bournemouth
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DT4 · Dorset
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 284 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth and Weymouth recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 284 and 305 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), 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, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 284 vs 305 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Weymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (284 vs 305).