Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH1 · Bournemouth
699
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH15 · Poole
200
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 200 vs 699 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Poole in April 2026 — 699 incidents compared to 200, a 3.5x difference. 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 April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 200 vs 699 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
In April 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (229 incidents) while Poole's was Violence & sexual offences (73 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.