Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH18 · Poole
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH24 · Hampshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Poole has less crime — 59 vs 71 incidents in February 2026.
Ringwood saw somewhat more crime than Poole in February 2026 (71 vs 59 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Ringwood has more Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Ringwood — 59 vs 71 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Poole 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 Ringwood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 71).