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Crime in Poole

Poole had 1,327 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 133.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% above the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was up 40% on the three months before.

BH15, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Poole

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133.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+40%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common437 in 3 months

Month by month

293 Mar 286 Apr 370 May 393 Jun 478 Jul 456 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Poole. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour43733%
violence35527%
shoplifting1018%
criminal damage897%
vehicle crime856%
theft766%
public order645%
burglary524%

Poole against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

TypePoole per 1,000Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areaChange
Violence35.724.4▲ 17%
Burglary5.22.9▲ 49%
Vehicle crime8.54.1▲ 124%
Anti-social behaviour43.921.7▲ 47%
Theft and robbery10.86.1▲ 57%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Old Town408▲ 57%
Sterte253.3▲ 47%
Longfleet136.3▲ 34%
Poole133.4▲ 40%
Stanley Green111.3▲ 13%
Hamworthy59.8▲ 31%
Oakdale42.4▲ 6%
See every Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area ranked on the crime in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Poole a safe area?

Poole had about 133.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Poole?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (437), followed by violence (355) and shoplifting (101).