Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH8 · Bournemouth
296
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU16 · Surrey
75
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Camberley has less crime — 75 vs 296 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Camberley in February 2026 — 296 incidents compared to 75, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (49), while Camberley has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Camberley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Camberley recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 75 vs 296 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Camberley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Camberley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Camberley recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 296).