Poole Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Poole's crime rate stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, 27.4% below the UK average of 7.3. This figure underscores Poole's position as a relatively safe built-up area within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole region, though the data reveals a nuanced picture of crime distribution. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (31.8% of total), anti-social behaviour (23.9%), and shoplifting (10.6%)—highlight a mix of personal safety concerns and community-level disruptions. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, were 34% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect Poole's coastal demographics and lower population density compared to major urban centres. However, anti-social behaviour, while lower in severity (1.3 per 1,000), was 23% above the UK average, suggesting localised pressures in public spaces. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and prolonged darkness—likely influenced these trends. For instance, shoplifting's 10.6% share may align with increased retail activity, while the 31.8% share of violent crimes could be partially explained by the extended hours of darkness affecting visibility and safety in public areas. The balance between property and violent crimes also hints at broader dynamics: property crimes, though slightly lower in total (275) than violent crimes (244), encompass a range of low-level thefts that may be more prevalent in areas with high foot traffic, such as Poole's town centre. This interplay between individual and community-level crime types suggests that Poole's safety profile is shaped by both its geographical characteristics and the rhythms of local life.

November 2025 saw a sharp 300% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 3 to 12 cases. This dramatic rise, coupled with a 150% jump in possession of weapons (from 2 to 5), suggests a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Meanwhile, vehicle crime increased by 41.4% (29 to 41), possibly linked to seasonal factors like Black Friday shopping, which may have intensified opportunistic theft. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50% (from 4 to 2), indicating a possible reduction in targeted street crimes. The crime mix in Poole reveals a 31.8% share of violent crimes, slightly outpacing property crimes (35.8% share across shoplifting, burglary, and other theft). This balance may reflect the area's coastal and retail characteristics, where violent incidents could be influenced by late-night activity or seasonal events. Bicycle theft in Poole was 67% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories that consistently fell below national benchmarks.

Poole's crime rate in November 2025 rose slightly to 5.3 per 1,000 residents from 5.2 per 1,000 in October, marking a 2.1% increase. This shift, though minimal, reflects the dynamic nature of local crime trends. Daily crime activity in Poole averaged 26 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of crime in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the monthly exposure to crime. With a population of 145,099, this rate places Poole firmly within the lower end of the UK's crime spectrum, though the slight upward trend suggests potential fluctuations influenced by seasonal or local factors. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while Poole remains safer than the UK average, the small increase may warrant attention to underlying patterns, particularly in categories like robbery and possession of weapons, which saw significant month-on-month changes.