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Crime in Charminster

Charminster had 9 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 14.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 73rd of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 63% below the middle Dorset area. Crime was down 31% on the three months before.

DT2, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Charminster

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14.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
73 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
-31%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 1 Apr 9 May 4 Jun 3 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence778%
burglary111%
drugs111%

Charminster against Dorset

TypeCharminster per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence11.614.9–
Burglary1.71–
Vehicle crime01.3–
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%
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 Charminster a safe area?

Charminster had about 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 73 of 83 Dorset 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 (7), followed by burglary (1) and drugs (1).