Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU12 · Surrey
142
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
BH2 · Bournemouth
545
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Ash has less crime — 142 vs 545 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Ash in March 2026 — 545 incidents compared to 142, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Criminal damage & arson (21), while Bournemouth has more Anti-social behaviour (178) and Public order (40). 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, Ash recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 142 vs 545 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ash saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Bournemouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Ash recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 545).