Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU11 · Hampshire
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Poole has less crime — 160 vs 257 incidents in April 2026.
Aldershot recorded notably higher crime than Poole in April 2026 — 257 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldershot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Poole has more Burglary (14). 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, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Aldershot — 160 vs 257 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Aldershot is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldershot saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Burglary. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 257).