Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH9 · Bournemouth
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU28 · West Sussex
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Tillington has less crime — 2 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Tillington in April 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 2, a 155.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (84) and Shoplifting (75), while Tillington has more Burglary (1) and Public order (1). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tillington is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Tillington recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 2 vs 310 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Tillington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Tillington had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Tillington recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 310).