Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH2 · Bournemouth
585
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH8 · Bournemouth
296
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 296 vs 585 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Bournemouth in February 2026 — 585 vs 296 incidents. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 296 vs 585 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
In February 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (171 incidents) while Bournemouth's was Violence & sexual offences (92 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.