Bournemouth vs Farnham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bournemouth

BH2 · Bournemouth

545

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour178
  • Violence & sexual offences170
  • Public order40

Farnham

GU10 · Surrey

39

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Public order4

Farnham has less crime — 39 vs 545 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Farnham in March 2026 — 545 incidents compared to 39, a 14.0x difference. Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Farnham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bournemouth or Farnham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Farnham recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 39 vs 545 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Farnham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bournemouth and Farnham?

In March 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (178 incidents) while Farnham's was Violence & sexual offences (20 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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