Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH12 · Poole
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH15 · Poole
200
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 200 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
Poole saw somewhat more crime than Poole in April 2026 (262 vs 200 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 200 vs 262 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Poole is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (200 vs 262).