Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH7 · Bournemouth
262
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU21 · Surrey
160
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Woking has less crime — 160 vs 262 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Woking in February 2026 — 262 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (16), while Woking has more Shoplifting (31). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 160 vs 262 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 262).