Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH13 · Poole
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DT3 · Dorset
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Weymouth has less crime — 38 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Weymouth in February 2026 — 69 vs 38 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (7), 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 Poole — 38 vs 69 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Weymouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Weymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Weymouth recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 69).