Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH11 · Bournemouth
204
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU35 · Hampshire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lindford has less crime — 85 vs 204 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Lindford in April 2026 — 204 vs 85 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Lindford has more Other theft (8). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Lindford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lindford recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 85 vs 204 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Lindford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lindford had more Other theft. Overall, Lindford recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 204).