Safety in Poole

Poole in South West scores 73/100 (very good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

9,843

Rate per 1,000

73.1

1-year trend

-5.5%

3-year trend

-15.0%

5-year trend

-22.8%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

123

Per 1,000 residents

0.9

Data last updated: 15 August 2026