Poole vs Worplesdon — 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

Worplesdon

GU3 · Surrey

44

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Public order7
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Worplesdon has less crime — 44 vs 123 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded substantially more crime than Worplesdon in April 2026 — 123 incidents compared to 44, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Worplesdon has more Public order (7). 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 Worplesdon safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Worplesdon recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 44 vs 123 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Worplesdon is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Worplesdon had more Public order. Overall, Worplesdon recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 123).

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