Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT6 · Dorset
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH4 · Bournemouth
308
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Allington has less crime — 49 vs 308 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Allington in February 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 49, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Allington sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Bournemouth has more Shoplifting (35). Allington is below the national average while Bournemouth is above, making Allington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Allington recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 49 vs 308 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Allington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Allington saw higher rates of Other theft while Bournemouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Allington recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 308).