Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 150 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth and Poole recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 150 and 160 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Poole has more Burglary (14). 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 160 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Poole had more Burglary. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 160).