Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH7 · Bournemouth
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU21 · Surrey
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Woking has less crime — 183 vs 258 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth saw somewhat more crime than Woking in April 2026 (258 vs 183 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31), while Woking has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 183 vs 258 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (183 vs 258).