Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT6 · Dorset
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH3 · Bournemouth
265
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Allington has less crime — 39 vs 265 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Allington in April 2026 — 265 incidents compared to 39, a 6.8x difference. Allington is below the national average while Bournemouth is above, making Allington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Allington recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 39 vs 265 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Allington is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Allington's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (19 incidents) while Bournemouth's was Shoplifting (72 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.