Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT6 · Dorset
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH17 · Poole
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Allington has less crime — 49 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Allington in February 2026 — 95 vs 49 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Allington sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Allington recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 49 vs 95 incidents. That is 48% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Allington recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 95).