Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH9 · Bournemouth
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 44 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in April 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 44, a 7.0x 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 Shoplifting (75) and Anti-social behaviour (72). 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 310 incidents. That is 86% 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 Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 310).