Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT1 · Dorset
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH13 · Poole
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Poole has less crime — 44 vs 124 incidents in April 2026.
Dorchester recorded substantially more crime than Poole in April 2026 — 124 incidents compared to 44, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Dorchester — 44 vs 124 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dorchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 124).