Poole vs Windlesham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Poole

BH12 · Poole

262

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences85
  • Anti-social behaviour57
  • Shoplifting44

Windlesham

GU18 · Surrey

42

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Other theft8
  • Shoplifting8

Windlesham has less crime — 42 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded substantially more crime than Windlesham in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 42, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (85), while Windlesham has more Other theft (8). 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 April 2026 Police data, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 42 vs 262 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Windlesham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Windlesham had more Other theft. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 262).

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