Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT2 · Dorset
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH12 · Poole
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Charminster has less crime — 3 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Charminster in February 2026 — 218 incidents compared to 3, a 72.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Charminster sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (27). Charminster is below the national average while Poole is above, making Charminster the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Charminster recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 3 vs 218 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Charminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Charminster saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Charminster recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 218).