Bournemouth South vs Weymouth

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bournemouth South Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Weymouth Dorset Police

      Bournemouth South vs Weymouth Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bournemouth South
      Dorset Police
      7,290 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      19.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Weymouth
      Dorset Police
      4,858 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bournemouth South
      B Weymouth
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,290
      4,858
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,745
      5,945
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.9%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.1%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bournemouth South
      B Weymouth
      Violent Crime
      2,130 ↓3%
      1,783 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,163 ↓5%
      1,415 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      458 ↓18%
      226 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      348 ↓35%
      91 ↓37%
      Burglary
      167 ↓41%
      105 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      406 ↓16%
      377 ↓10%
      Drugs
      299 ↑44%
      101 ↓3%
      Public Order
      344 ↓12%
      260 ↓34%
      Robbery
      80 ↑10%
      37 ↑28%
      Shoplifting
      597 ↑38%
      336 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      85 ↓10%
      21 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      105 ↑11%
      33 ↓21%
      Possession of Weapons
      56 ↓26%
      34 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑27%
      39 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weymouth is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bournemouth South safer than Weymouth?

      Bournemouth South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,290 crimes in the last 12 months. Weymouth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,858 crimes. Weymouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bournemouth South vs Weymouth?

      Bournemouth South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weymouth shows -18.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bournemouth South and Weymouth?

      In Bournemouth South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,163 incidents). In Weymouth, it is Violent Crime (1,783 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bournemouth South and Weymouth?

      Bournemouth South recorded 2,163 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weymouth recorded 1,415. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bournemouth South vs Weymouth?

      Violent crime in Bournemouth South totalled 2,130 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,783 in Weymouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bournemouth South and Weymouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bournemouth South recorded 7,745 crimes (now 7,290, a change of -5.9%). Weymouth recorded 5,945 crimes previously (now 4,858, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bournemouth South and Weymouth?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bournemouth South has a resolution rate of 19.1% and Weymouth has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bournemouth South and Weymouth?

      Bournemouth South falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Weymouth is covered by Dorset Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bournemouth South and Weymouth?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bournemouth South or Weymouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bournemouth South and Weymouth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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