Poole vs Weymouth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Poole

BH15 · Poole

172

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour46
  • Criminal damage & arson18

Weymouth

DT4 · Dorset

226

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour82
  • Violence & sexual offences72
  • Criminal damage & arson20

Poole has less crime — 172 vs 226 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Weymouth saw somewhat more crime than Poole in February 2026 (226 vs 172 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Poole or Weymouth safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 172 vs 226 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Weymouth is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Poole and Weymouth?

In February 2026, Poole's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (55 incidents) while Weymouth's was Anti-social behaviour (82 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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