Bournemouth vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bournemouth

BH10 · Bournemouth

235

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences75
  • Anti-social behaviour62
  • Shoplifting23

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Shoplifting23

Woking has less crime — 183 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bournemouth saw somewhat more crime than Woking in April 2026 (235 vs 183 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bournemouth or Woking safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 183 vs 235 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bournemouth and Woking?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bournemouth recorded 75 incidents of this type vs 58 in Woking. Overall, Woking had fewer total crimes (183 vs 235).

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