Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH12 · Poole
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH17 · Poole
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Poole has less crime — 95 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Poole in February 2026 — 218 vs 95 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Poole sits above the national average for recorded crime while Poole is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 95 vs 218 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 218).