Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH4 · Bournemouth
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH24 · Hampshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ringwood has less crime — 74 vs 284 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Ringwood in April 2026 — 284 incidents compared to 74, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Ringwood has more Other theft (8). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ringwood is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ringwood recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 74 vs 284 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Ringwood 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 Ringwood had more Other theft. Overall, Ringwood recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 284).