Bournemouth vs Worplesdon — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bournemouth

BH6 · Bournemouth

145

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour44
  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting17

Worplesdon

GU3 · Surrey

34

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Public order5

Worplesdon has less crime — 34 vs 145 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Worplesdon in March 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 34, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Worplesdon has more Public order (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bournemouth or Worplesdon safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Worplesdon recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 34 vs 145 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Worplesdon is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bournemouth and Worplesdon?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Worplesdon had more Public order. Overall, Worplesdon recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 145).

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