Poole vs Woking — 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

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

160

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting31
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Woking has less crime — 160 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Poole saw somewhat more crime than Woking in February 2026 (218 vs 160 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Poole records significantly more (70 vs 48 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Poole or Woking safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 160 vs 218 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Poole is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Poole recorded 70 incidents of this type vs 48 in Woking. Overall, Woking had fewer total crimes (160 vs 218).

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