Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH11 · Bournemouth
205
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH23 · Dorset
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Burton has less crime — 98 vs 205 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Burton in February 2026 — 205 vs 98 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43), while Burton has more Public order (5). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Burton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Burton recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 98 vs 205 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Burton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Burton had more Public order. Overall, Burton recorded fewer total crimes (98 vs 205).