Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH7 · Bournemouth
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH17 · Poole
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Poole has less crime — 123 vs 258 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Poole in April 2026 — 258 vs 123 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31), while Poole has more Shoplifting (15). 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, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 123 vs 258 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Bournemouth 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, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 258).