Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
145
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
GU25 · Surrey
21
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Virginia Water has less crime — 21 vs 145 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Virginia Water in March 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 21, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Virginia Water has more Vehicle crime (3). 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, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 21 vs 145 incidents. That is 86% 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 145).