Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH23 · Dorset
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DT4 · Dorset
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burton has less crime — 63 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Weymouth recorded substantially more crime than Burton in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 63, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (25). Burton is below the national average while Weymouth is above, making Burton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Burton recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 63 vs 305 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Burton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burton recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 305).