Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DT3 · Dorset
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Weymouth has less crime — 38 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
Ferndown saw somewhat more crime than Weymouth in February 2026 (45 vs 38 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Ferndown — 38 vs 45 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Weymouth is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Ferndown recorded 13 incidents of this type vs 14 in Weymouth. Total crime levels were broadly similar.