Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH10 · Bournemouth
230
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH7 · Bournemouth
262
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 230 vs 262 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth and Bournemouth recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 230 and 262 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), while Bournemouth has more Vehicle crime (16). 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 — 230 vs 262 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Bournemouth had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (230 vs 262).