Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH7 · Bournemouth
262
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DT4 · Dorset
226
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Weymouth has less crime — 226 vs 262 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth saw somewhat more crime than Weymouth in February 2026 (262 vs 226 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (16), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (20). 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 262 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Weymouth recorded fewer total crimes (226 vs 262).