Charlestown had 148 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 124.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 205% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 32% on the three months before.
DT4, Dorset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Charlestown
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124.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+32%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common71 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Charlestown. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
anti-social behaviour
71
48%
violence
39
26%
shoplifting
12
8%
criminal damage
11
7%
public order
8
5%
vehicle crime
2
1%
theft
2
1%
burglary
1
1%
Charlestown against Dorset
Type
Charlestown per 1,000
Middle Dorset area
Change
Violence
32.8
14.9
▲ 56%
Burglary
0.8
1
–
Vehicle crime
1.7
1.3
–
Anti-social behaviour
59.8
13.2
▲ 103%
Theft and robbery
1.7
3.4
–
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
See every Dorset area ranked on the crime in Dorset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.
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Questions people ask
Is Charlestown a safe area?
Charlestown had about 124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Charlestown?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (71), followed by violence (39) and shoplifting (12).