Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU35 · Hampshire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH12 · Poole
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Lindford has less crime — 85 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Lindford in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 85, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lindford sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Poole has more Shoplifting (44). Lindford is below the national average while Poole is above, making Lindford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lindford recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 85 vs 262 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Lindford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lindford saw higher rates of Other theft while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lindford recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 262).