Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU29 · West Sussex
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH12 · Poole
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Midhurst has less crime — 19 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Midhurst in February 2026 — 218 incidents compared to 19, a 11.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Midhurst sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Poole has more Shoplifting (41). Midhurst is below the national average while Poole is above, making Midhurst the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 19 vs 218 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Midhurst is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Midhurst saw higher rates of Burglary while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 218).