Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT2 · Dorset
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH15 · Poole
200
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Charminster has less crime — 2 vs 200 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Charminster in April 2026 — 200 incidents compared to 2, a 100.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Charminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (66) and Criminal damage & arson (12). Charminster is below the national average while Poole is above, making Charminster the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Charminster recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 2 vs 200 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Charminster recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 200).