Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH3 · Bournemouth
252
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DT9 · Dorset
47
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Castleton has less crime — 47 vs 252 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Castleton in February 2026 — 252 incidents compared to 47, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (50), while Castleton has more Other theft (6). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Castleton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Castleton recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 47 vs 252 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Castleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Castleton had more Other theft. Overall, Castleton recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 252).