Haslemere vs Poole — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Haslemere

GU26 · Surrey

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Shoplifting3

Poole

BH12 · Poole

262

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Haslemere has less crime — 36 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded substantially more crime than Haslemere in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 36, a 7.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Poole records significantly more (85 vs 16 incidents). Haslemere is below the national average while Poole is above, making Haslemere the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Haslemere or Poole safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Haslemere recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 36 vs 262 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Haslemere is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Haslemere recorded 16 incidents of this type vs 85 in Poole. Overall, Haslemere had fewer total crimes (36 vs 262).

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