Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH5 · Bournemouth
302
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU3 · Surrey
34
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Worplesdon has less crime — 34 vs 302 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Worplesdon in March 2026 — 302 incidents compared to 34, a 8.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (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 302 incidents. That is 89% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Worplesdon had more Public order. Overall, Worplesdon recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 302).