Christchurch West vs Weymouth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Christchurch West Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Weymouth Dorset Police

      Christchurch West vs Weymouth Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Christchurch West
      Dorset Police
      1,182 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.9% trend
      40% 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 Christchurch West
      B Weymouth
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,182
      4,858
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,458
      5,945
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.9%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Christchurch West
      B Weymouth
      Violent Crime
      352 ↓22%
      1,783 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      330 ↑14%
      1,415 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      87 ↓22%
      226 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      63 ↓42%
      91 ↓37%
      Burglary
      62 ↓9%
      105 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↓40%
      377 ↓10%
      Drugs
      13 ↓28%
      101 ↓3%
      Public Order
      46 ↓49%
      260 ↓34%
      Robbery
      9 ↓44%
      37 ↑28%
      Shoplifting
      91 ↓20%
      336 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓73%
      21 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↓15%
      33 ↓21%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑10%
      34 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑23%
      39 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      A Christchurch West is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Christchurch West safer than Weymouth?

      Christchurch West has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,182 crimes in the last 12 months. Weymouth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,858 crimes. Christchurch West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Christchurch West vs Weymouth?

      Christchurch West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.9% — 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 Christchurch West and Weymouth?

      In Christchurch West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (352 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 Christchurch West and Weymouth?

      Christchurch West recorded 330 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 Christchurch West vs Weymouth?

      Violent crime in Christchurch West totalled 352 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 Christchurch West and Weymouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Christchurch West recorded 1,458 crimes (now 1,182, a change of -18.9%). Weymouth recorded 5,945 crimes previously (now 4,858, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Christchurch West 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. Christchurch West has a resolution rate of 40% and Weymouth has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Christchurch West and Weymouth?

      Christchurch West 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 Christchurch West 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 Christchurch West or Weymouth on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.