Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH24 · Hampshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU21 · Surrey
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ringwood has less crime — 74 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Woking recorded notably higher crime than Ringwood in April 2026 — 183 vs 74 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ringwood sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Woking has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ringwood recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 74 vs 183 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Ringwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ringwood saw higher rates of Other theft while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ringwood recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 183).