Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH7 · Bournemouth
262
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU14 · Hampshire
169
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Farnborough has less crime — 169 vs 262 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Farnborough in February 2026 — 262 vs 169 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (16), while Farnborough has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Farnborough recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 169 vs 262 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Farnborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Farnborough recorded fewer total crimes (169 vs 262).