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Crime in Charlton Down

Charlton Down had 8 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 5.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 81st of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 86% below the middle Dorset area.

DT2, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Charlton Down

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5.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
81 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Apr 4 May 1 Jun 3 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Charlton Down. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence450%
vehicle crime113%
shoplifting113%
criminal damage113%
public order113%

Charlton Down against Dorset

TypeCharlton Down per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence2.814.9–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime1.41.3–
Anti-social behaviour013.2–
Theft and robbery03.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Poundbury90.3▲ 7%
Fordington86.4▲ 7%
Dorchester79.2▼ 1%
Charminster14.9▼ 31%
Piddletrenthide5.7–
Charlton Down5.6–
Martinstown1.9–
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 Charlton Down a safe area?

Charlton Down had about 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 81 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Charlton Down?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (4), followed by vehicle crime (1) and shoplifting (1).