Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH9 · Bournemouth
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU22 · Surrey
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Woking has less crime — 274 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth and Woking recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 310 and 274 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (75), while Woking has more Public order (28). 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 April 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 274 vs 310 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Woking had more Public order. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (274 vs 310).