Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH9 · Bournemouth
288
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU33 · Hampshire
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Liss has less crime — 25 vs 288 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Liss in February 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 25, a 11.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (50) and Anti-social behaviour (45), while Liss has more Drugs (4) and Other theft (4). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Liss is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Liss recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 25 vs 288 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Liss is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Liss had more Drugs and Other theft. Overall, Liss recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 288).