Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH23 · Dorset
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH15 · Poole
200
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burton has less crime — 63 vs 200 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Burton in April 2026 — 200 incidents compared to 63, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Burton is below the national average while Poole is above, making Burton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Burton recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 63 vs 200 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Burton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burton recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 200).