Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH5 · Bournemouth
302
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU2 · Surrey
375
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 302 vs 375 incidents in March 2026.
Guildford saw somewhat more crime than Bournemouth in March 2026 (375 vs 302 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while Guildford has more Shoplifting (46). 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 March 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 302 vs 375 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Guildford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Guildford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (302 vs 375).