Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT9 · Dorset
47
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH17 · Poole
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Castleton has less crime — 47 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Castleton in February 2026 — 95 vs 47 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castleton sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Castleton recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 47 vs 95 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Castleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castleton saw higher rates of Other theft while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Castleton recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 95).