Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT2 · Dorset
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH14 · Poole
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Charminster has less crime — 3 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Charminster in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 3, a 47.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Charminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (31). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Charminster recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 3 vs 143 incidents. That is 98% 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 Shoplifting while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Charminster recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 143).