Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
145
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
GU21 · Surrey
167
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 145 vs 167 incidents in March 2026.
Woking saw somewhat more crime than Bournemouth in March 2026 (167 vs 145 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), 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, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 145 vs 167 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Woking had more Other theft. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 167).