Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
145
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
GU23 · Surrey
35
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Ripley has less crime — 35 vs 145 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Ripley in March 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 35, a 4.1x difference. 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, Ripley recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 35 vs 145 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Ripley is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) while Ripley's was Shoplifting (18 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.