Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH13 · Poole
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (44) in April 2026.
Blackwater and Hawley and Poole recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 44 and 44 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (21). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Blackwater and Hawley and Poole recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (44 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwater and Hawley saw higher rates of Public order while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour. Total crime levels were similar.