Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH18 · Poole
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DT4 · Dorset
226
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 59 vs 226 incidents in February 2026.
Weymouth recorded substantially more crime than Poole in February 2026 — 226 incidents compared to 59, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Poole is below the national average while Weymouth is above, making Poole the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 59 vs 226 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 226).