Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH21 · Dorset
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH15 · Poole
200
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Colehill has less crime — 20 vs 200 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Colehill in April 2026 — 200 incidents compared to 20, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colehill sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3) and Drugs (2), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (66) and Criminal damage & arson (12). Colehill is below the national average while Poole is above, making Colehill the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Colehill recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 20 vs 200 incidents. That is 90% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Colehill recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 200).