Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU23 · Surrey
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ripley has less crime — 37 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Ripley in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 37, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Burglary (14), while Ripley 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, Ripley recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 37 vs 160 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Ripley 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 Ripley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ripley recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 160).