Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU14 · Hampshire
169
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH24 · Hampshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ringwood has less crime — 71 vs 169 incidents in February 2026.
Farnborough recorded notably higher crime than Ringwood in February 2026 — 169 vs 71 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Farnborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Ringwood has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ringwood recorded fewer crimes than Farnborough — 71 vs 169 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Ringwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Farnborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ringwood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ringwood recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 169).