Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH1 · Bournemouth
699
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DT11 · Dorset
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bryanston has less crime — 24 vs 699 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Bryanston in April 2026 — 699 incidents compared to 24, a 29.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (57), while Bryanston has more Public order (2). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Bryanston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bryanston recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 24 vs 699 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Bryanston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Bryanston had more Public order. Overall, Bryanston recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 699).