Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT2 · Dorset
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH19 · Dorset
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Charminster has less crime — 2 vs 23 incidents in April 2026.
Swanage recorded substantially more crime than Charminster in April 2026 — 23 incidents compared to 2, a 11.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Charminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Swanage has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Charminster recorded fewer crimes than Swanage — 2 vs 23 incidents. That is 91% 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 Swanage had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Charminster recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 23).