Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH1 · Bournemouth
684
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU29 · West Sussex
18
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Midhurst has less crime — 18 vs 684 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Midhurst in March 2026 — 684 incidents compared to 18, a 38.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (48), while Midhurst has more Public order (3). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Midhurst is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 18 vs 684 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Midhurst is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Midhurst had more Public order. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 684).