Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH1 · Bournemouth
699
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DT5 · Dorset
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Portland has less crime — 58 vs 699 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Portland in April 2026 — 699 incidents compared to 58, a 12.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (57), while Portland has more Shoplifting (4). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Portland is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Portland recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 58 vs 699 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Portland 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 Portland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Portland recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 699).