Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH13 · Poole
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU18 · Surrey
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Windlesham has less crime — 42 vs 44 incidents in April 2026.
Poole and Windlesham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 44 and 42 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (12) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Windlesham has more Other theft (8) and Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 42 vs 44 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Windlesham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Windlesham had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 44).