Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU11 · Hampshire
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH7 · Bournemouth
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Aldershot has less crime — 257 vs 258 incidents in April 2026.
Aldershot and Bournemouth recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 257 and 258 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldershot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Bournemouth has more Vehicle crime (31). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aldershot recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 257 vs 258 incidents. That is 0% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldershot saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Bournemouth had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Aldershot recorded fewer total crimes (257 vs 258).