Poole North vs Poole South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Poole North Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Poole South Dorset Police

      Poole North vs Poole South Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Poole North
      Dorset Police
      4,155 crimes / 12m
      ↓22% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Poole South
      Dorset Police
      4,917 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.3% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poole North
      B Poole South
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,155
      4,917
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,324
      6,412
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22%
      ↓23.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      19.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poole North
      B Poole South
      Violent Crime
      1,452 ↓19%
      1,532 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,097 ↓9%
      1,343 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      246 ↓28%
      310 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      179 ↓54%
      261 ↓41%
      Burglary
      139 ↓38%
      190 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      329 ↓33%
      328 ↓30%
      Drugs
      57 ↓8%
      105 ↓5%
      Public Order
      177 ↓39%
      231 ↓40%
      Robbery
      22 ↑0%
      38 ↑65%
      Shoplifting
      356 ↓1%
      398 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓44%
      25 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      41 ↓25%
      87 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↓44%
      32 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      36 ↓40%
      37 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Poole North is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 12/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poole North safer than Poole South?

      Poole North has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,155 crimes in the last 12 months. Poole South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 4,917 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Poole North vs Poole South?

      Poole North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Poole South shows -23.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Poole North and Poole South?

      In Poole North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,452 incidents). In Poole South, it is Violent Crime (1,532 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Poole North and Poole South?

      Poole North recorded 1,097 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poole South recorded 1,343. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Poole North vs Poole South?

      Violent crime in Poole North totalled 1,452 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,532 in Poole South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Poole North and Poole South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poole North recorded 5,324 crimes (now 4,155, a change of -22%). Poole South recorded 6,412 crimes previously (now 4,917, -23.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poole North and Poole South?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Poole North has a resolution rate of 22.7% and Poole South has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poole North and Poole South?

      Poole North falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Poole South is covered by Dorset Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Poole North and Poole South?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Poole North or Poole South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Poole North and Poole South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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