Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU6 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH15 · Poole
200
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 200 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Cranleigh in April 2026 — 200 incidents compared to 36, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cranleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Public order (5), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (66) and Criminal damage & arson (12). Cranleigh is below the national average while Poole is above, making Cranleigh the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 36 vs 200 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Cranleigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cranleigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 200).