Farnham vs Poole — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Farnham

GU10 · Surrey

53

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Shoplifting6

Poole

BH12 · Poole

262

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences85
  • Anti-social behaviour57
  • Shoplifting44

Farnham has less crime — 53 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded substantially more crime than Farnham in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 53, a 4.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Poole records significantly more (85 vs 22 incidents). Farnham is below the national average while Poole is above, making Farnham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Farnham or Poole safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Farnham recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 53 vs 262 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Farnham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Farnham and Poole?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Farnham recorded 22 incidents of this type vs 85 in Poole. Overall, Farnham had fewer total crimes (53 vs 262).

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