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

GU22 · Surrey

274

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Anti-social behaviour60
  • Public order28

Poole has less crime — 160 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Woking recorded notably higher crime than Poole in April 2026 — 274 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Burglary (14), while Woking has more Public order (28). 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 274 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Woking is above the national average.

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 Public order. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 274).

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