Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH5 · Bournemouth
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH6 · Bournemouth
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 150 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Bournemouth in April 2026 — 320 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (34), while Bournemouth has more Other theft (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 150 vs 320 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Bournemouth had more Other theft. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 320).