Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH7 · Bournemouth
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DT4 · Dorset
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 258 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Weymouth saw somewhat more crime than Bournemouth in April 2026 (305 vs 258 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31), 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 — 258 vs 305 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Weymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (258 vs 305).