Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH11 · Bournemouth
206
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU22 · Surrey
208
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 206 vs 208 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth and Woking recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 206 and 208 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (32), while Woking has more Other theft (25). 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 February 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 206 vs 208 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Woking is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Woking had more Other theft. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (206 vs 208).