Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH1 · Bournemouth
674
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH12 · Poole
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 218 vs 674 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Poole in February 2026 — 674 incidents compared to 218, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (40), while Poole has more Shoplifting (41). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 218 vs 674 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (218 vs 674).