Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT1 · Dorset
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH17 · Poole
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Poole has less crime — 95 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Dorchester and Poole recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 105 and 95 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (9). 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, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Dorchester — 95 vs 105 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dorchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 105).