Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH4 · Bournemouth
283
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU21 · Surrey
167
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Woking has less crime — 167 vs 283 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Woking in March 2026 — 283 vs 167 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Woking has more Other theft (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 167 vs 283 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Woking had more Other theft. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (167 vs 283).