Poole vs Wonersh — 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

Wonersh

GU5 · Surrey

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1
  • Public order1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Wonersh has less crime — 3 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded substantially more crime than Wonersh in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 3, a 87.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (57) and Shoplifting (44), while Wonersh has more Other theft (1) and Public order (1). Poole sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wonersh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Poole or Wonersh safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wonersh recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 3 vs 262 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Wonersh is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Wonersh had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Wonersh recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 262).

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