Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH31 · Dorset
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DT4 · Dorset
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Verwood has less crime — 37 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Weymouth recorded substantially more crime than Verwood in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 37, a 8.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Verwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (25). Verwood is below the national average while Weymouth is above, making Verwood the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Verwood recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 37 vs 305 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Verwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Verwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Verwood recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 305).