Bournemouth vs Poole — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bournemouth

BH3 · Bournemouth

265

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting72
  • Anti-social behaviour61
  • Violence & sexual offences55

Poole

BH17 · Poole

123

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Shoplifting15

Poole has less crime — 123 vs 265 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Poole in April 2026 — 265 vs 123 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bournemouth or Poole safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 123 vs 265 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bournemouth and Poole?

In April 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Shoplifting (72 incidents) while Poole's was Violence & sexual offences (55 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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