Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH1 · Bournemouth
674
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH3 · Bournemouth
252
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 252 vs 674 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Bournemouth in February 2026 — 674 incidents compared to 252, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (40), while Bournemouth has more Shoplifting (50). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 252 vs 674 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Bournemouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (252 vs 674).