Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH15 · Poole
200
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 160 vs 200 incidents in April 2026.
Poole saw somewhat more crime than Poole in April 2026 (200 vs 160 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Burglary (14), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 160 vs 200 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Poole is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Burglary while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 200).