Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
GU14 · Hampshire
169
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 140 vs 169 incidents in February 2026.
Farnborough saw somewhat more crime than Bournemouth in February 2026 (169 vs 140 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (10), while Farnborough has more Shoplifting (19). 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 Farnborough — 140 vs 169 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Farnborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (140 vs 169).