Overall Crime Rate Of 61.7 Crimes Per 1000 People
Often synonymous with its county Dorset, the port town of Poole sits on the shores of the English Channel, offering a gateway to the infamous Jurassic coastline of its county, as well as a rich maritime history. It’s with this natural and historic beauty in mind, then, that Poole boasts a stable rate of crime – 61.7 crimes per 1000 residents.
Poole does have its problems with crime, however. Violent crime (3996 offences), antisocial behaviour (4091 offences), and criminal damage (1231 offences) are the 3 most prominent issues, but the town also has a rate of shoplifting (817 offences) that’s over 30% higher than the county average.