Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU12 · Surrey
172
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH8 · Bournemouth
296
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Ash has less crime — 172 vs 296 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Ash in February 2026 — 296 vs 172 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ash sees higher rates of Public order (22), while Bournemouth has more Anti-social behaviour (55). 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, Ash recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 172 vs 296 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ash saw higher rates of Public order while Bournemouth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ash recorded fewer total crimes (172 vs 296).