Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DT3 · Dorset
79
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Weymouth has less crime — 79 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Weymouth in April 2026 — 160 vs 79 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Burglary (14), while Weymouth has more Shoplifting (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Weymouth recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 79 vs 160 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Weymouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Burglary while Weymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Weymouth recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 160).