Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH23 · Dorset
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DT9 · Dorset
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Castleton has less crime — 37 vs 63 incidents in April 2026.
Burton recorded notably higher crime than Castleton in April 2026 — 63 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Castleton has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Castleton recorded fewer crimes than Burton — 37 vs 63 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Castleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Castleton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Castleton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 63).