Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH1 · Bournemouth
674
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH6 · Bournemouth
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 140 vs 674 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Bournemouth in February 2026 — 674 incidents compared to 140, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (40), while Bournemouth has more Vehicle crime (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 140 vs 674 incidents. That is 79% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (140 vs 674).