Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT6 · Dorset
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH12 · Poole
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Allington has less crime — 49 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Allington in February 2026 — 218 incidents compared to 49, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Allington sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Poole has more Shoplifting (41). Allington is below the national average while Poole is above, making Allington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Allington recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 49 vs 218 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Allington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Allington saw higher rates of Other theft while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Allington recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 218).