Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH9 · Bournemouth
274
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU35 · Hampshire
123
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Lindford has less crime — 123 vs 274 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Lindford in March 2026 — 274 vs 123 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Lindford recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 123 vs 274 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
In March 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (69 incidents) while Lindford's was Violence & sexual offences (50 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.