Bournemouth vs Farnborough — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bournemouth

BH6 · Bournemouth

150

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Other theft12

Farnborough

GU14 · Hampshire

189

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Other theft19

Bournemouth has less crime — 150 vs 189 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Farnborough saw somewhat more crime than Bournemouth in April 2026 (189 vs 150 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bournemouth or Farnborough safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Farnborough — 150 vs 189 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Bournemouth and Farnborough?

In April 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) while Farnborough's was Violence & sexual offences (64 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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