Bournemouth vs Poole — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bournemouth

BH5 · Bournemouth

320

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour82
  • Violence & sexual offences79
  • Criminal damage & arson34

Poole

BH18 · Poole

61

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Poole has less crime — 61 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Poole in April 2026 — 320 incidents compared to 61, a 5.2x difference. Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Poole is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bournemouth or Poole safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 61 vs 320 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (82 incidents) while Poole's was Violence & sexual offences (26 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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