Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH10 · Bournemouth
230
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH4 · Bournemouth
308
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 230 vs 308 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth saw somewhat more crime than Bournemouth in February 2026 (308 vs 230 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 230 vs 308 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
In February 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (60 incidents) while Bournemouth's was Anti-social behaviour (86 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.