Charminster had 509 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 94.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% above the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.
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94.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common147 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Charminster. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
147
29%
anti-social behaviour
142
28%
shoplifting
68
13%
criminal damage
36
7%
vehicle crime
32
6%
theft
25
5%
burglary
19
4%
public order
19
4%
Charminster against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Type
Charminster per 1,000
Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area
Change
Violence
27.4
24.4
▲ 16%
Burglary
3.5
2.9
▲ 27%
Vehicle crime
6
4.1
▼ 11%
Anti-social behaviour
26.4
21.7
▲ 45%
Theft and robbery
6.1
6.1
▲ 14%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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Questions people ask
Is Charminster a safe area?
Charminster had about 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Charminster?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (147), followed by anti-social behaviour (142) and shoplifting (68).