Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH3 · Bournemouth
252
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH14 · Poole
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Poole has less crime — 143 vs 252 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Poole in February 2026 — 252 vs 143 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (50), while Poole has more Vehicle crime (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 143 vs 252 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 252).