Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH12 · Poole
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH14 · Poole
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Poole has less crime — 143 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Poole in February 2026 — 218 vs 143 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), 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 Poole — 143 vs 218 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Poole is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 218).