Poole vs Windlesham — 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

Windlesham

GU18 · Surrey

42

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Other theft8
  • Shoplifting8

Windlesham has less crime — 42 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded substantially more crime than Windlesham in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 42, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (54) and Burglary (14), while Windlesham has more Other theft (8) and Shoplifting (8). 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 Windlesham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 42 vs 160 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Windlesham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Burglary while Windlesham had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 160).

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