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

BH17 · Poole

123

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Shoplifting15

Farnham has less crime — 53 vs 123 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded notably higher crime than Farnham in April 2026 — 123 vs 53 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Poole records significantly more (55 vs 22 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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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 123 incidents. That is 57% 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 55 in Poole. Overall, Farnham had fewer total crimes (53 vs 123).

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