Crime Rate in Charminster St Mary's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charminster St Mary's

The total recorded crimes in Charminster St Mary's, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charminster St Mary's crime rate of 29.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Charminster St Mary's, encompassing approximately 375 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Charminster St Mary's Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Stinsford Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Prince'S Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Charminster St Mary's?

To understand the safety of Charminster St Mary's, we need to analyze Charminster St Mary's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Charminster St Mary's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 280 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Charminster St Mary's recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Charminster St Mary's had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 316 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Charminster St Mary's witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Charminster St Mary's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Charminster St Mary's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Charminster St Mary's has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 29.32 ranking 45th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Charminster St Mary's crimes were 280. The crime rate of Charminster St Mary's in 2024 was 746.27 (year) or 62.19 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charminster St Mary's were around 316 crimes with yearly crime rate of 842.22 (year) or 70.18 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charminster St Mary's)CrimesRank (Charminster St Mary's)CrimesRank (Charminster St Mary's)
Melcombe Regis177 12,265 12,048 1
Portland92 31,209 21,022 2
Bridport113 21,101 3986 4
Dorchester West64 10980 41,017 3
Wimborne Minster83 4881 7793 8
Westham76 6920 5928 5
Shaftesbury Town78 5613 16615 18
Rodwell & Wyke63 11884 6896 6
Gillingham48 13724 11894 7
Radipole71 7835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston70 8784 10697 11
Swanage44 19571 19774 9
Blandford56 12820 9746 10
Ferndown North67 9514 20483 20
Lytchett Matravers & Upton45 18705 12623 17
Wareham43 20695 13651 13
West Purbeck40 22653 15643 14
Chickerell48 15686 14635 15
Dorchester East48 14584 17535 19
Verwood46 17582 18633 16
Beacon48 16335 28327 24
Blackmore Vale31 27307 29407 21
Sherborne West38 23425 21246 31
St Leonards & St Ives41 21371 26283 29
Ferndown South32 25410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury35 24417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth20 34369 27321 25
Upwey & Broadwey23 29190 41168 42
Winterborne North16 40273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton21 33297 30181 38
Cranborne & Alderholt22 30203 36207 33
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants22 31198 38164 44
Sherborne East16 41233 33211 32
Cranborne Chase21 32128 50103 50
Eggardon20 35230 34196 34
Crossways10 49167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne14 43214 35180 39
Yetminster13 44175 42190 36
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 36173 44153 48
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East15 42191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale17 39200 37154 47
Sherborne Rural19 37193 39174 40
Beaminster18 38174 43163 45
South East Purbeck9 50167 46169 41
West Parley11 46167 45165 43
Chesil Bank10 47135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne10 48150 48132 49
Marshwood Vale2 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys4 5196 5166 52

Charminster St Mary's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202518
February 20257
January 202513
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20248
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Charminster St Mary's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Charminster St Mary's postcode area is presented below.

1. Stinsford Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Prince'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bockhampton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. The Square (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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