Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH1 · Bournemouth
684
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU22 · Surrey
266
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Woking has less crime — 266 vs 684 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Woking in March 2026 — 684 incidents compared to 266, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (48), while Woking has more Other theft (27). 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 March 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 266 vs 684 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Woking had more Other theft. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (266 vs 684).