Crap Towns / Weston / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Weston?
The police recorded 8.6 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Weston from September 2023 to August 2026, 23% higher than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 7.7, up from 5.8 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 5.8 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 12.3 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 7.7 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Weston | – | 8.6 |
| Weymouth | 10.0 km | 7.2 |
| Blandford Forum | 40.4 km | 6.4 |
| Poole | 39.9 km | 6.3 |
| Dorchester | 18.5 km | 6.0 |
| Wareham | 28.3 km | 5.6 |
| Bridport | 30.8 km | 5.4 |
| Swanage | 34.4 km | 4.7 |
| Upton | 36.2 km | 4.3 |
| Corfe Mullen | 38.4 km | 3.4 |
| Wool | 21.8 km | 2.7 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |