Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH24 · Hampshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU21 · Surrey
163
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ringwood has less crime — 71 vs 163 incidents in February 2026.
Woking recorded notably higher crime than Ringwood in February 2026 — 163 vs 71 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ringwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Woking has more Shoplifting (32). 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 Woking — 71 vs 163 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Ringwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ringwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ringwood recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 163).