Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU27 · Surrey
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH18 · Poole
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Poole has less crime — 61 vs 72 incidents in April 2026.
Haslemere saw somewhat more crime than Poole in April 2026 (72 vs 61 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haslemere sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Public order (10), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Haslemere — 61 vs 72 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Haslemere saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 72).