Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH18 · Poole
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 44 vs 61 incidents in April 2026.
Poole saw somewhat more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in April 2026 (61 vs 44 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (18). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 44 vs 61 incidents. That is 28% 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 Public order while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 61).