Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU35 · Hampshire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH17 · Poole
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Lindford has less crime — 85 vs 123 incidents in April 2026.
Poole saw somewhat more crime than Lindford in April 2026 (123 vs 85 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lindford sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Poole has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lindford recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 85 vs 123 incidents. That is 31% 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 123).