Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT1 · Dorset
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dorchester has less crime — 124 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Poole saw somewhat more crime than Dorchester in April 2026 (160 vs 124 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Poole has more 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, Dorchester recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 124 vs 160 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dorchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Burglary. Overall, Dorchester recorded fewer total crimes (124 vs 160).