Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH18 · Poole
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DT5 · Dorset
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portland has less crime — 46 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Poole saw somewhat more crime than Portland in February 2026 (59 vs 46 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Portland has more Other crime (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, Portland recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 46 vs 59 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Portland is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portland had more Other crime. Overall, Portland recorded fewer total crimes (46 vs 59).