Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH5 · Bournemouth
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DT4 · Dorset
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Weymouth has less crime — 305 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth and Weymouth recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 320 and 305 incidents respectively. 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 320 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
In April 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (82 incidents) while Weymouth's was Violence & sexual offences (106 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.