Poole vs Woking — 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

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Shoplifting23

Poole has less crime — 160 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poole and Woking recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 160 and 183 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Burglary (14), while Woking has more Shoplifting (23). 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 Woking safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 160 vs 183 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Burglary while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 183).

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