Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH7 · Bournemouth
262
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU29 · West Sussex
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Midhurst has less crime — 19 vs 262 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Midhurst in February 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 19, a 13.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (16), while Midhurst has more Burglary (1). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Midhurst is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 19 vs 262 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Midhurst is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Midhurst had more Burglary. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 262).