Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH4 · Bournemouth
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DT9 · Dorset
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Castleton has less crime — 37 vs 284 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Castleton in April 2026 — 284 incidents compared to 37, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Castleton has more Criminal damage & arson (3). 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 April 2026 Police data, Castleton recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 37 vs 284 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Castleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Castleton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Castleton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 284).