Liss vs Poole — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Liss

GU33 · Hampshire

23

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Public order5
  • Criminal damage & arson4

Poole

BH12 · Poole

262

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences85
  • Anti-social behaviour57
  • Shoplifting44

Liss has less crime — 23 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded substantially more crime than Liss in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 23, a 11.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liss sees higher rates of Public order (5) and Criminal damage & arson (4), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (57) and Shoplifting (44). Liss is below the national average while Poole is above, making Liss the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Liss or Poole safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Liss recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 23 vs 262 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Liss is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Liss and Poole?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liss saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Liss recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 262).

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