Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT8 · Dorset
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH1 · Bournemouth
699
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Beaminster has less crime — 2 vs 699 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Beaminster in April 2026 — 699 incidents compared to 2, a 349.5x difference. Beaminster is below the national average while Bournemouth is above, making Beaminster the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Beaminster recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 2 vs 699 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Beaminster is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Beaminster's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents) while Bournemouth's was Anti-social behaviour (229 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.