Poole vs Windlesham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Poole

BH15 · Poole

200

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences73
  • Anti-social behaviour66
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Windlesham

GU19 · Surrey

42

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Windlesham has less crime — 42 vs 200 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded substantially more crime than Windlesham in April 2026 — 200 incidents compared to 42, a 4.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Poole records significantly more (73 vs 15 incidents). Poole sits above the national average for recorded crime while Windlesham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Poole or Windlesham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 42 vs 200 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Windlesham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Poole recorded 73 incidents of this type vs 15 in Windlesham. Overall, Windlesham had fewer total crimes (42 vs 200).

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