Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH10 · Bournemouth
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU16 · Surrey
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Camberley has less crime — 45 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Camberley in April 2026 — 235 incidents compared to 45, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (62) and Shoplifting (23), while Camberley has more Other theft (6) and Public order (5). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Camberley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Camberley recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 45 vs 235 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Camberley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Camberley had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Camberley recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 235).