Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH14 · Poole
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
GU21 · Surrey
160
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Poole has less crime — 143 vs 160 incidents in February 2026.
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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 143 vs 160 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes.
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).