Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT8 · Dorset
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH6 · Bournemouth
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Beaminster has less crime — 1 vs 140 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Beaminster in February 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 1, a 140.0x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Beaminster recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 1 vs 140 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Beaminster is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Beaminster's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents) while Bournemouth's was Anti-social behaviour (53 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.