Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT8 · Dorset
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH6 · Bournemouth
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Beaminster has less crime — 2 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Beaminster in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 2, a 75.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Beaminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Bournemouth has more Anti-social behaviour (45) and Other theft (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Beaminster recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 2 vs 150 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Beaminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Beaminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Bournemouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Beaminster recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 150).