Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH14 · Poole
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH15 · Poole
172
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Poole has less crime — 143 vs 172 incidents in February 2026.
Poole saw somewhat more crime than Poole in February 2026 (172 vs 143 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (17), 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, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 143 vs 172 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 172).