Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT8 · Dorset
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH12 · Poole
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Beaminster has less crime — 2 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Beaminster in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 2, a 131.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Beaminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (57) and Shoplifting (44). Beaminster is below the national average while Poole is above, making Beaminster the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Beaminster recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 2 vs 262 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Beaminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Beaminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Beaminster recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 262).