Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH11 · Bournemouth
204
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU27 · Surrey
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Haslemere has less crime — 72 vs 204 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Haslemere in April 2026 — 204 incidents compared to 72, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (50), while Haslemere has more Public order (10). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Haslemere is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Haslemere recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 72 vs 204 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Haslemere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Haslemere had more Public order. Overall, Haslemere recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 204).