Ash vs Poole — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ash

GU12 · Surrey

123

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences37
  • Shoplifting24
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Poole

BH17 · Poole

123

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Shoplifting15

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (123) in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ash and Poole recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 123 and 123 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ash or Poole safer?

Ash and Poole recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (123 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.

What are the main differences in crime between Ash and Poole?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Ash recorded 37 incidents of this type vs 55 in Poole. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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