Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH14 · Poole
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH18 · Poole
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Poole has less crime — 59 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Poole in February 2026 — 143 vs 59 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (17), while Poole has more Shoplifting (5). 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 — 59 vs 143 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 143).