Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 44 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 44, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (4), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (37) and Burglary (14). 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, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 44 vs 160 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Blackwater and Hawley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwater and Hawley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 160).