Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU34 · Hampshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH17 · Poole
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Alton has less crime — 43 vs 123 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Alton in April 2026 — 123 incidents compared to 43, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alton sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Poole has more Shoplifting (15). 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, Alton recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 43 vs 123 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Alton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alton saw higher rates of Other theft while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Alton recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 123).