Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
145
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
GU22 · Surrey
266
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 145 vs 266 incidents in March 2026.
Woking recorded notably higher crime than Bournemouth in March 2026 — 266 vs 145 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Woking has more Other theft (27). 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 266 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Woking is above the national average.
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 266).