Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH12 · Poole
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bournemouth has less crime — 140 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Bournemouth in February 2026 — 218 vs 140 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (10), while Poole has more Shoplifting (41). 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, Bournemouth recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 140 vs 218 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Poole is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bournemouth recorded fewer total crimes (140 vs 218).