Weymouth Crime Rate

Weymouth’s crime statistics, covering the period from January 2025 to December 2025, indicate a crime rate of 100.0 per 1,000 residents. This is slightly above the UK average of 91.6 per 1,000, though the area’s safety score of 78/100 suggests a generally perceived level of safety. While the overall trend shows a decrease in crime, with a 7.1% year-on-year reduction, the specific types of crimes reported – particularly violence and sexual offences – warrant attention. Understanding these trends and their underlying causes is vital for developing effective crime prevention strategies and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the local community. The data highlights the importance of continued monitoring and targeted interventions.

Weymouth’s crime statistics for the period January 2025 to December 2025 reveal a concerning prevalence of violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.3% of all reported crimes. This category alone saw 1946 incidents, highlighting a significant area of concern. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, representing 28.6% of incidents with 1534 recorded cases. Shoplifting, while lower in volume at 431 incidents, still contributes noticeably to the overall crime picture at 8.0%. Criminal damage and arson contribute 7.8% of crimes. The breakdown also includes instances of public order offences, other theft, drug-related crimes, burglaries, vehicle crime, and a range of other less frequent offences. The combination of these factors paints a complex picture of crime within the Built-Up Area of Weymouth, necessitating targeted preventative measures and community engagement.

Crime in Weymouth has been decreasing steadily, registering a 7.1% reduction year-on-year from January 2025 to December 2025. Monthly data indicates fluctuations, with the highest crime rate observed in July 2025 at 10.9 per 1,000 residents. However, subsequent months show a general downward trend, particularly in September 2025 (7.3 per 1,000) and November 2025 (6.9 per 1,000). The December 2025 rate (7.9 per 1,000) shows a slight increase from November but remains below the July peak, suggesting a positive overall direction. This decrease, while encouraging, requires continued monitoring and strategic interventions to sustain the momentum.

How To Keep Safe in Weymouth

Given the prevalence of violence and sexual offences, it's important to be aware of your surroundings, especially during evening hours. Avoid walking alone in poorly lit areas and consider travelling with a friend or using well-lit routes. To mitigate the risk of shoplifting and other opportunistic crimes, keep valuables out of sight and be mindful of your belongings in public places. With vehicle crime being a concern, ensure your vehicle is locked and any valuables are removed. Finally, report any suspicious activity to the local authorities promptly – your vigilance can help prevent crime and keep the community safe.

Crime in Weymouth tends to exhibit different patterns depending on the time of day. During the morning hours (6am-12pm), burglaries are relatively common, with approximately 8% of incidents occurring during this period. The afternoon (12pm-6pm) sees a similar trend, with burglaries accounting for 14% of incidents. In the evening (6pm-12am), a shift occurs, with theft becoming more prevalent, comprising 18% of incidents. Overnight (12am-6am), vehicle crime rises significantly, representing 22% of incidents, suggesting a vulnerability during these hours. Understanding these temporal patterns is crucial for targeted policing and preventative measures.

Compared to similar areas in Dorset, Weymouth’s crime rate is higher than Osmington and Broadmayne, which have recorded zero incidents, but lower than Chickerell with 49.3 per 1,000. Fortuneswell presents a closer comparison with a rate of 73.1 per 1,000, suggesting varying levels of crime risk across the region. These differences may be influenced by factors such as population density, economic conditions, and local community initiatives.

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