Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT1 · Dorset
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH15 · Poole
172
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dorchester has less crime — 105 vs 172 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Dorchester in February 2026 — 172 vs 105 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dorchester recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 105 vs 172 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dorchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dorchester recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 172).