Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH13 · Poole
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH17 · Poole
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Poole has less crime — 69 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Poole saw somewhat more crime than Poole in February 2026 (95 vs 69 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (7), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 69 vs 95 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 95).