Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH24 · Hampshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DT4 · Dorset
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ringwood has less crime — 74 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Weymouth recorded substantially more crime than Ringwood in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 74, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ringwood sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (25). Ringwood is below the national average while Weymouth is above, making Ringwood the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ringwood recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 74 vs 305 incidents. That is 76% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ringwood recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 305).