Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH15 · Poole
172
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 140 vs 172 incidents in February 2026.
Poole saw somewhat more crime than Bournemouth in February 2026 (172 vs 140 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (10), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 140 vs 172 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (140 vs 172).