Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH13 · Poole
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DT4 · Dorset
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 44 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Weymouth recorded substantially more crime than Poole in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 44, a 6.9x difference. Poole is below the national average while Weymouth is above, making Poole the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 44 vs 305 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Poole's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) while Weymouth's was Violence & sexual offences (106 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.