Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH18 · Poole
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Poole has less crime — 61 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Poole in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 61, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Burglary (14), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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 — 61 vs 160 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.
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 (61 vs 160).