Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH25 · Hampshire
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH17 · Poole
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (95) in February 2026.
New Milton and Poole recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 95 and 95 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: New Milton sees higher rates of Public order (13) and Other theft (8), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (20) and Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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New Milton and Poole recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (95 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, New Milton saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Total crime levels were similar.