Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH4 · Bournemouth
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 44 vs 284 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in April 2026 — 284 incidents compared to 44, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (4), while Bournemouth has more Anti-social behaviour (81) and Shoplifting (35). 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 April 2026 Police data, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 44 vs 284 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Blackwater and Hawley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwater and Hawley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Bournemouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 284).