Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH23 · Dorset
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DT3 · Dorset
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Weymouth has less crime — 38 vs 98 incidents in February 2026.
Burton recorded substantially more crime than Weymouth in February 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 38, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Weymouth has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Weymouth recorded fewer crimes than Burton — 38 vs 98 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Weymouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton saw higher rates of Public order while Weymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Weymouth recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 98).