Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH17 · Poole
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH31 · Dorset
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Verwood has less crime — 42 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Verwood in February 2026 — 95 vs 42 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Verwood has more Shoplifting (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, Verwood recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 42 vs 95 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Verwood 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 Verwood had more Shoplifting. Overall, Verwood recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 95).