Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH24 · Hampshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DT3 · Dorset
79
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ringwood has less crime — 74 vs 79 incidents in April 2026.
Ringwood and Weymouth recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 74 and 79 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ringwood sees higher rates of Other theft (8), 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, Ringwood recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 74 vs 79 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Ringwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ringwood saw higher rates of Other theft while Weymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ringwood recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 79).