Bournemouth vs Farnborough — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bournemouth

BH11 · Bournemouth

206

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Shoplifting43
  • Anti-social behaviour32

Farnborough

GU14 · Hampshire

169

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences60
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Shoplifting19

Farnborough has less crime — 169 vs 206 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bournemouth saw somewhat more crime than Farnborough in February 2026 (206 vs 169 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bournemouth or Farnborough safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Farnborough recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 169 vs 206 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bournemouth and Farnborough?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bournemouth recorded 58 incidents of this type vs 60 in Farnborough. Overall, Farnborough had fewer total crimes (169 vs 206).

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