Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH1 · Bournemouth
699
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH4 · Bournemouth
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 284 vs 699 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Bournemouth in April 2026 — 699 vs 284 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (57), while Bournemouth has more Shoplifting (35). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 284 vs 699 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Bournemouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (284 vs 699).