Poole vs Windlesham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Poole

BH12 · Poole

218

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences70
  • Shoplifting41
  • Anti-social behaviour27

Windlesham

GU18 · Surrey

27

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting8
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Windlesham has less crime — 27 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded substantially more crime than Windlesham in February 2026 — 218 incidents compared to 27, a 8.1x difference. Poole sits above the national average for recorded crime while Windlesham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Poole or Windlesham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 27 vs 218 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Windlesham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Poole and Windlesham?

In February 2026, Poole's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (70 incidents) while Windlesham's was Shoplifting (8 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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