Bournemouth vs Farnham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bournemouth

BH6 · Bournemouth

145

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour44
  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting17

Farnham

GU10 · Surrey

39

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Public order4

Farnham has less crime — 39 vs 145 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Farnham in March 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 39, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Farnham has more Public order (4). 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 Farnham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Farnham recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 39 vs 145 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Farnham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Farnham had more Public order. Overall, Farnham recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 145).

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