Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH25 · Hampshire
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH18 · Poole
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Poole has less crime — 61 vs 91 incidents in April 2026.
New Milton saw somewhat more crime than Poole in April 2026 (91 vs 61 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: New Milton sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (18). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than New Milton — 61 vs 91 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, New Milton saw higher rates of Public order while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 91).