Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH2 · Bournemouth
557
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DT11 · Dorset
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bryanston has less crime — 24 vs 557 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Bryanston in April 2026 — 557 incidents compared to 24, a 23.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (37), while Bryanston has more Public order (2). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Bryanston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bryanston recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 24 vs 557 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Bryanston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Bryanston had more Public order. Overall, Bryanston recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 557).