Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH5 · Bournemouth
302
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU35 · Hampshire
123
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Lindford has less crime — 123 vs 302 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Lindford in March 2026 — 302 vs 123 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while Lindford has more Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Lindford recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 123 vs 302 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Lindford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lindford recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 302).