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Crime in Weymouth

Weymouth had 1,358 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 151.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 272% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

DT4, Dorset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Weymouth

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151.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common458 in 3 months

Month by month

357 Mar 362 Apr 409 May 384 Jun 484 Jul 490 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Weymouth. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour45834%
violence45233%
shoplifting1279%
criminal damage776%
public order776%
theft554%
drugs272%
burglary242%

Weymouth against Dorset

TypeWeymouth per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence50.514.9▲ 14%
Burglary2.71▼ 25%
Vehicle crime2.21.3–
Anti-social behaviour51.113.2▲ 28%
Theft and robbery9.33.4▲ 32%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rodwell252.7▲ 27%
Weymouth151.6▲ 20%
Melcombe Regis136.9▲ 15%
Southill136.8▲ 38%
Westham117.6▲ 22%
Radipole84.4▲ 26%
Wyke Regis46.9▲ 33%
See every Dorset area ranked on the crime in Dorset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Weymouth a safe area?

Weymouth had about 151.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Weymouth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (458), followed by violence (452) and shoplifting (127).