Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH23 · Dorset
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DT2 · Dorset
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Charminster has less crime — 2 vs 63 incidents in April 2026.
Burton recorded substantially more crime than Charminster in April 2026 — 63 incidents compared to 2, a 31.5x difference. 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, Charminster recorded fewer crimes than Burton — 2 vs 63 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Charminster is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Burton's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (15 incidents) while Charminster's was Shoplifting (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.