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Crime in Charmouth

Charmouth had 14 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 33.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 55th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 19% below the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 40% on the three months before.

DT6, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Charmouth

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33.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
55 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+40%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 3 Apr 4 May 1 Jun 6 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour750%
violence750%

Charmouth against Dorset

TypeCharmouth per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence16.614.9–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour16.613.2–
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
Axminster97.2▲ 25%
Lyme Regis35.6▲ 17%
Charmouth33.1▲ 40%
Marshwood6.9–
Symondsbury6.7–
Uplyme6.3–
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 Charmouth a safe area?

Charmouth had about 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 55 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Charmouth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (7), followed by violence (7).