Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH3 · Bournemouth
267
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU16 · Surrey
79
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Camberley has less crime — 79 vs 267 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Camberley in March 2026 — 267 incidents compared to 79, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (63), while Camberley has more Other theft (9). 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 March 2026 Police data, Camberley recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 79 vs 267 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Camberley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Camberley had more Other theft. Overall, Camberley recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 267).