Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH7 · Bournemouth
262
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DT3 · Dorset
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Weymouth has less crime — 38 vs 262 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Weymouth in February 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 38, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (16), while Weymouth has more Shoplifting (5). 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 262 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Weymouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Weymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Weymouth recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 262).