Poole vs Woking — 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

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Shoplifting23

Poole has less crime — 123 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Woking saw somewhat more crime than Poole in April 2026 (183 vs 123 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Woking safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 123 vs 183 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Poole recorded 55 incidents of this type vs 58 in Woking. Overall, Poole had fewer total crimes (123 vs 183).

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