Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH11 · Bournemouth
205
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DT5 · Dorset
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portland has less crime — 46 vs 205 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Portland in February 2026 — 205 incidents compared to 46, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43), while Portland has more Other crime (6). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Portland is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Portland recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 46 vs 205 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Portland 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 Portland had more Other crime. Overall, Portland recorded fewer total crimes (46 vs 205).