Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH4 · Bournemouth
283
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU3 · Surrey
34
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Worplesdon has less crime — 34 vs 283 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Worplesdon in March 2026 — 283 incidents compared to 34, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Worplesdon has more Public order (5). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Worplesdon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Worplesdon recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 34 vs 283 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Worplesdon 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 Worplesdon had more Public order. Overall, Worplesdon recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 283).