WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Dorset Police Police

Poole Town Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Poole Town, localized within bournemouth, christchurch and poole.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

1.86per 1k

Total Population

78,995

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences44

Anti-social Behaviour43

Criminal Damage & Arson16

Shoplifting9

Public Order8

Other Theft6

Vehicle Crime5

Bicycle Theft5

Drug Offences3

Other Crime2

Robbery2

Weapons Possession2

Burglary1

Theft from Person1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Bus/Coach Station Map	Anti-social behaviour: 8Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1	13
On or near Shopping Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 6Violence and sexual offences: 5Other theft: 1	12
On or near North Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 5Drugs: 1Bicycle theft: 1	7
On or near Poole Bus Station Map	Anti-social behaviour: 6	6
On or near Sterte Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 1	4
On or near East Street Map	Other theft: 1Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1	4
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near Gray'S Yard Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Shoplifting: 1	3
On or near St John'S Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1	3