Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH23 · Dorset
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Burton has less crime — 63 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Burton in April 2026 — 150 vs 63 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Burton has more Shoplifting (10). 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, Burton recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 63 vs 150 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Burton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Burton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Burton recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 150).