Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH4 · Bournemouth
308
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DT1 · Dorset
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dorchester has less crime — 105 vs 308 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Dorchester in February 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 105, a 2.9x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dorchester recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 105 vs 308 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
In February 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (86 incidents) while Dorchester's was Violence & sexual offences (34 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.