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

GU9 · Surrey

79

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Shoplifting9

Farnham has less crime — 79 vs 145 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Farnham in March 2026 — 145 vs 79 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 Farnham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Farnham recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 79 vs 145 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Farnham is also below the national average for crime.

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

In March 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) while Farnham's was Violence & sexual offences (26 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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