Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH15 · Poole
200
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH17 · Poole
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Poole has less crime — 123 vs 200 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Poole in April 2026 — 200 vs 123 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), while Poole has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 123 vs 200 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Poole is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 200).