Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH18 · Poole
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DT3 · Dorset
79
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Poole has less crime — 61 vs 79 incidents in April 2026.
Weymouth saw somewhat more crime than Poole in April 2026 (79 vs 61 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Weymouth has more Shoplifting (13). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 61 vs 79 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Weymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 79).