Farnborough vs Ringwood — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Farnborough

GU14 · Hampshire

189

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Other theft19

Ringwood

BH24 · Hampshire

74

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Other theft8

Ringwood has less crime — 74 vs 189 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Farnborough recorded substantially more crime than Ringwood in April 2026 — 189 incidents compared to 74, a 2.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Farnborough records significantly more (64 vs 20 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Farnborough or Ringwood safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ringwood recorded fewer crimes than Farnborough — 74 vs 189 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Ringwood is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Farnborough and Ringwood?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Farnborough recorded 64 incidents of this type vs 20 in Ringwood. Overall, Ringwood had fewer total crimes (74 vs 189).

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