Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH5 · Bournemouth
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH24 · Hampshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ringwood has less crime — 74 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Ringwood in April 2026 — 320 incidents compared to 74, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (34), 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 320 incidents. That is 77% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Ringwood had more Other theft. Overall, Ringwood recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 320).