Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH2 · Bournemouth
545
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU22 · Surrey
266
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Woking has less crime — 266 vs 545 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Woking in March 2026 — 545 vs 266 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Public order (40), 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 545 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Public order while Woking had more Other theft. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (266 vs 545).