Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH31 · Dorset
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DT3 · Dorset
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Weymouth has less crime — 38 vs 42 incidents in February 2026.
Verwood and Weymouth recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 42 and 38 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Verwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Weymouth has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Weymouth recorded fewer crimes than Verwood — 38 vs 42 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Weymouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Verwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Weymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Weymouth recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 42).