Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH12 · Poole
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU22 · Surrey
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 262 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.
Poole and Woking recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 262 and 274 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Woking has more Public order (28). 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 Woking — 262 vs 274 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Woking is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Woking had more Public order. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (262 vs 274).