Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT1 · Dorset
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH14 · Poole
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dorchester has less crime — 105 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Poole saw somewhat more crime than Dorchester in February 2026 (143 vs 105 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), 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, Dorchester recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 105 vs 143 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dorchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Dorchester recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 143).