Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH12 · Poole
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DT4 · Dorset
226
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 218 vs 226 incidents in February 2026.
Poole and Weymouth recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 218 and 226 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), 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, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 218 vs 226 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Weymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (218 vs 226).