Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH14 · Poole
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH24 · Hampshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ringwood has less crime — 71 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Ringwood in February 2026 — 143 vs 71 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (17), while Ringwood has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ringwood recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 71 vs 143 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Ringwood 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 Ringwood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ringwood recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 143).