Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH8 · Bournemouth
296
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU22 · Surrey
208
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Woking has less crime — 208 vs 296 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth saw somewhat more crime than Woking in February 2026 (296 vs 208 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (55), while Woking has more Other theft (25). 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 February 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 208 vs 296 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Woking had more Other theft. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (208 vs 296).