Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU21 · Surrey
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Poole has less crime — 160 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
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.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 160 vs 183 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.
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).