Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH10 · Bournemouth
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU6 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Cranleigh in April 2026 — 235 incidents compared to 36, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (62), while Cranleigh has more Public order (5). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cranleigh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 36 vs 235 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Cranleigh 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 while Cranleigh had more Public order. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 235).