Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
58
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BH2 · Bournemouth
545
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 58 vs 545 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in March 2026 — 545 incidents compared to 58, a 9.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Bournemouth has more Public order (40). Blackwater and Hawley is below the national average while Bournemouth is above, making Blackwater and Hawley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 58 vs 545 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Blackwater and Hawley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Blackwater and Hawley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Bournemouth had more Public order. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 545).