Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH4 · Bournemouth
308
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH5 · Bournemouth
274
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 274 vs 308 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth and Bournemouth recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 308 and 274 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Bournemouth has more Criminal damage & arson (22). 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 — 274 vs 308 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Bournemouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (274 vs 308).