Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH18 · Poole
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DT5 · Dorset
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Portland has less crime — 58 vs 61 incidents in April 2026.
Poole and Portland recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 61 and 58 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Portland has more Shoplifting (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Portland recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 58 vs 61 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Portland is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Portland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Portland recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 61).