Blandford vs Wilton Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blandford vs Wilton Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blandford safer than Wilton Rural?
Blandford has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 628 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilton Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 202 crimes. Wilton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blandford vs Wilton Rural?
Blandford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wilton Rural shows -11% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blandford and Wilton Rural?
In Blandford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (227 incidents). In Wilton Rural, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blandford and Wilton Rural?
Blandford recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilton Rural recorded 25. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Blandford vs Wilton Rural?
Violent crime in Blandford totalled 227 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Wilton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blandford and Wilton Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blandford recorded 712 crimes (now 628, a change of -11.8%). Wilton Rural recorded 227 crimes previously (now 202, -11%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blandford and Wilton Rural?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Blandford has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Wilton Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blandford and Wilton Rural?
Blandford falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Wilton Rural is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Blandford and Wilton Rural?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Blandford or Wilton Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blandford and Wilton Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.