Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH4 · Bournemouth
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH7 · Bournemouth
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 258 vs 284 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth and Bournemouth recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 284 and 258 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Bournemouth has more Vehicle crime (31). 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 — 258 vs 284 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Bournemouth had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (258 vs 284).