Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT2 · Dorset
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Charminster has less crime — 2 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Charminster in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 2, a 80.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Charminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (37) and Burglary (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Charminster recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 2 vs 160 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Charminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Charminster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Charminster recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 160).