Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH7 · Bournemouth
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH12 · Poole
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 258 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth and Poole recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 258 and 262 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31), 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, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 258 vs 262 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Poole is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (258 vs 262).