Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH5 · Bournemouth
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH12 · Poole
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 262 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth saw somewhat more crime than Poole in April 2026 (320 vs 262 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (34), while Poole has more Shoplifting (44). 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 — 262 vs 320 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (262 vs 320).