Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU29 · West Sussex
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Midhurst has less crime — 40 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Midhurst in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 40, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Midhurst sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5), while Poole has more Burglary (14). 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, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 40 vs 160 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Midhurst is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Midhurst saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Poole had more Burglary. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 160).