Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH14 · Poole
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DT4 · Dorset
226
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 143 vs 226 incidents in February 2026.
Weymouth recorded notably higher crime than Poole in February 2026 — 226 vs 143 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (17), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 143 vs 226 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Weymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 226).