Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH7 · Bournemouth
262
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 140 vs 262 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Bournemouth in February 2026 — 262 vs 140 incidents. 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, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 140 vs 262 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
In February 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (53 incidents) while Bournemouth's was Violence & sexual offences (95 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.