Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH4 · Bournemouth
283
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU25 · Surrey
21
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Virginia Water has less crime — 21 vs 283 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Virginia Water in March 2026 — 283 incidents compared to 21, a 13.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Virginia Water has more Vehicle crime (3). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Virginia Water is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 21 vs 283 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Virginia Water 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 Virginia Water had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Virginia Water recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 283).