Poole vs Ripley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Poole

BH17 · Poole

123

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Shoplifting15

Ripley

GU23 · Surrey

37

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting15
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Ripley has less crime — 37 vs 123 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded substantially more crime than Ripley in April 2026 — 123 incidents compared to 37, a 3.3x difference. 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 Ripley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ripley recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 37 vs 123 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Ripley is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Poole's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (55 incidents) while Ripley's was Shoplifting (15 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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