Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH2 · Bournemouth
557
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH8 · Bournemouth
309
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 309 vs 557 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Bournemouth in April 2026 — 557 vs 309 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (37), while Bournemouth has more Shoplifting (62). 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 April 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 309 vs 557 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Bournemouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (309 vs 557).