Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH9 · Bournemouth
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 150 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Bournemouth in April 2026 — 310 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Bournemouth has more Shoplifting (75). 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 310 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Bournemouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 310).