Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
145
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
GU29 · West Sussex
18
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Midhurst has less crime — 18 vs 145 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Midhurst in March 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 18, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Midhurst has more Public order (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 18 vs 145 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Midhurst is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Midhurst had more Public order. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 145).