Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU35 · Hampshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH14 · Poole
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lindford has less crime — 71 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Lindford in February 2026 — 143 vs 71 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lindford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), 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, Lindford recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 71 vs 143 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Lindford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lindford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Lindford recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 143).