Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH21 · Dorset
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Colehill has less crime — 20 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Colehill in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 20, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colehill sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3) and Drugs (2), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (37) and Burglary (14). 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, Colehill recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 20 vs 160 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Colehill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colehill saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Drugs while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Colehill recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 160).