Bournemouth vs Farnham — 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

Farnham

GU10 · Surrey

53

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Shoplifting6

Farnham has less crime — 53 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Farnham in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 53, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Farnham has more Shoplifting (6). 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 April 2026 Police data, Farnham recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 53 vs 150 incidents. That is 65% 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 April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Farnham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Farnham recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 150).

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