Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH12 · Poole
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 41 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in February 2026 — 218 incidents compared to 41, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Poole has more Shoplifting (41). Blackwater and Hawley is below the national average while Poole is above, making Blackwater and Hawley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 41 vs 218 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Blackwater and Hawley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blackwater and Hawley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 218).