Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH24 · Hampshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DT4 · Dorset
226
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Ringwood has less crime — 71 vs 226 incidents in February 2026.
Weymouth recorded substantially more crime than Ringwood in February 2026 — 226 incidents compared to 71, a 3.2x difference. Ringwood is below the national average while Weymouth is above, making Ringwood the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ringwood recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 71 vs 226 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Ringwood is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Ringwood's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (26 incidents) while Weymouth's was Anti-social behaviour (82 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.