Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH18 · Poole
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU21 · Surrey
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Poole has less crime — 61 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Woking recorded substantially more crime than Poole in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 61, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Woking has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 61 vs 183 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Poole 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 Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 183).