Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH5 · Bournemouth
274
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DT4 · Dorset
226
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Weymouth has less crime — 226 vs 274 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth saw somewhat more crime than Weymouth in February 2026 (274 vs 226 incidents). 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 274 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
In February 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (101 incidents) while Weymouth's was Anti-social behaviour (82 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.