Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU27 · Surrey
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH14 · Poole
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Haslemere has less crime — 48 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Haslemere in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 48, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haslemere sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Poole has more Vehicle crime (17). 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, Haslemere recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 48 vs 143 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Haslemere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haslemere saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Haslemere recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 143).