Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH12 · Poole
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 150 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Bournemouth in April 2026 — 262 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Poole has more Shoplifting (44). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 150 vs 262 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Poole is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 262).