Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH23 · Dorset
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DT2 · Dorset
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Charminster has less crime — 3 vs 98 incidents in February 2026.
Burton recorded substantially more crime than Charminster in February 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 3, a 32.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38) and Public order (5), while Charminster has more Shoplifting (1) and Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Charminster recorded fewer crimes than Burton — 3 vs 98 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Charminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Charminster had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Charminster recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 98).