Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH23 · Dorset
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH18 · Poole
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Poole has less crime — 61 vs 63 incidents in April 2026.
Burton and Poole recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 63 and 61 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Burton — 61 vs 63 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Poole 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, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 63).