Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT9 · Dorset
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH12 · Poole
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Castleton has less crime — 37 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Castleton in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 37, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castleton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Poole has more Shoplifting (44). Castleton is below the national average while Poole is above, making Castleton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Castleton recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 37 vs 262 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Castleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castleton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Castleton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 262).