Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DT4 · Dorset
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 150 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Weymouth recorded notably higher crime than Bournemouth in April 2026 — 305 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 150 vs 305 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Weymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 305).