Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DT5 · Dorset
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Portland has less crime — 58 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Portland in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 58, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Portland has more Shoplifting (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Portland recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 58 vs 150 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Portland is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Portland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Portland recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 150).