Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH7 · Bournemouth
260
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU2 · Surrey
375
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 260 vs 375 incidents in March 2026.
Guildford saw somewhat more crime than Bournemouth in March 2026 (375 vs 260 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Public order (19), while Guildford has more Shoplifting (46). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 260 vs 375 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Guildford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Public order while Guildford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (260 vs 375).