Poole vs Ripley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Poole

BH14 · Poole

160

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Burglary14

Ripley

GU23 · Surrey

37

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting15
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Ripley has less crime — 37 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Poole or Ripley safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Poole and Ripley?

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).

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