Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH17 · Poole
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DT5 · Dorset
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portland has less crime — 46 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Portland in February 2026 — 95 vs 46 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Portland has more Other crime (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Portland recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 46 vs 95 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Portland is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Portland had more Other crime. Overall, Portland recorded fewer total crimes (46 vs 95).