Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH7 · Bournemouth
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU14 · Hampshire
189
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Farnborough has less crime — 189 vs 258 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth saw somewhat more crime than Farnborough in April 2026 (258 vs 189 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31), while Farnborough has more Other theft (19). 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, Farnborough recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 189 vs 258 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Farnborough had more Other theft. Overall, Farnborough recorded fewer total crimes (189 vs 258).