Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH21 · Dorset
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH15 · Poole
172
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Colehill has less crime — 40 vs 172 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Colehill in February 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 40, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colehill sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (18). 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, Colehill recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 40 vs 172 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Colehill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Colehill saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Colehill recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 172).