Cranleigh vs Poole — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Cranleigh

GU6 · Surrey

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting5
  • Public order5

Poole

BH12 · Poole

262

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences85
  • Anti-social behaviour57
  • Shoplifting44

Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded substantially more crime than Cranleigh in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 36, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cranleigh sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (57). Cranleigh is below the national average while Poole is above, making Cranleigh the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cranleigh or Poole safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 36 vs 262 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Cranleigh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Cranleigh and Poole?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cranleigh saw higher rates of Public order while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 262).

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