Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH7 · Bournemouth
262
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 41 vs 262 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in February 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 41, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Bournemouth has more Vehicle crime (16). 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 February 2026 Police data, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 41 vs 262 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Blackwater and Hawley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blackwater and Hawley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Bournemouth had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 262).