Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DT4 · Dorset
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 160 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Weymouth recorded notably higher crime than Poole in April 2026 — 305 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Burglary (14), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (25). 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, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 160 vs 305 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Weymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Burglary while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 305).