Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH11 · Bournemouth
206
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU32 · Hampshire
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stroud has less crime — 5 vs 206 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Stroud in February 2026 — 206 incidents compared to 5, a 41.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43) and Anti-social behaviour (32), while Stroud has more Burglary (1) and Drugs (1). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Stroud is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stroud recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 5 vs 206 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Stroud is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Stroud had more Burglary and Drugs. Overall, Stroud recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 206).