Poole vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Poole

BH14 · Poole

143

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Vehicle crime17

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

160

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting31
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Poole has less crime — 143 vs 160 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Poole and Woking recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 143 and 160 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (17), while Woking has more Shoplifting (31). 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 February 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 143 vs 160 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 160).

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