Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU35 · Hampshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH18 · Poole
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Poole has less crime — 58 vs 71 incidents in February 2026.
Lindford saw somewhat more crime than Poole in February 2026 (71 vs 58 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lindford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Poole has more 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 February 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Lindford — 58 vs 71 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Poole 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 71).