Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT1 · Dorset
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH15 · Poole
200
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dorchester has less crime — 124 vs 200 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Dorchester in April 2026 — 200 vs 124 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (12). 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 200 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Poole is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dorchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dorchester recorded fewer total crimes (124 vs 200).