Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH17 · Poole
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Poole has less crime — 123 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Poole saw somewhat more crime than Poole in April 2026 (160 vs 123 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Burglary (14), while Poole has more Shoplifting (15). 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 — 123 vs 160 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Burglary while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 160).