Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH7 · Bournemouth
260
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU27 · Surrey
65
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Haslemere has less crime — 65 vs 260 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Haslemere in March 2026 — 260 incidents compared to 65, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Public order (19), while Haslemere has more Shoplifting (20). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Haslemere is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Haslemere recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 65 vs 260 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Haslemere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Public order while Haslemere had more Shoplifting. Overall, Haslemere recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 260).