Based on May 2026 Police data, Allensmore (HR2) recorded the lowest crime rate across the UK, with 1 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Bournemouth (BH4) recorded 342 crimes in the same period — more than 342x the crime count of the safest area. The 7 postcode areas analysed across the UK span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark.
Based on May 2026 Police data, Allensmore (HR2) is the safest area nationally, recording 1 crimes — 99% fewer than the average across the 7 areas analysed. Vehicle crime was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Bournemouth (BH4) recorded the most crime nationally in May 2026, with 342 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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