Bournemouth North - East vs East Dorset Rural

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Bournemouth North - East Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      East Dorset Rural Dorset Police

      Bournemouth North - East vs East Dorset Rural Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bournemouth North - East
      Dorset Police
      5,089 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      East Dorset Rural
      Dorset Police
      448 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bournemouth North - East
      B East Dorset Rural
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      5,089
      448
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,011
      462
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.6%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bournemouth North - East
      B East Dorset Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,462 ↓6%
      146 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,019 ↑12%
      74 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      302 ↓14%
      33 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      444 ↑2%
      28 ↓15%
      Burglary
      180 ↑4%
      50 ↑52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      334 ↓24%
      79 ↑61%
      Drugs
      78 ↑59%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      222 ↓29%
      22 ↓29%
      Robbery
      58 ↑205%
      0
      Shoplifting
      847 ↑36%
      2 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↑4%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      58 ↓9%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑32%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      35 ↓20%
      10 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Dorset Rural is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bournemouth North - East safer than East Dorset Rural?

      Bournemouth North - East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,089 crimes in the last 12 months. East Dorset Rural has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 448 crimes. East Dorset Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bournemouth North - East vs East Dorset Rural?

      Bournemouth North - East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East Dorset Rural shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bournemouth North - East and East Dorset Rural?

      In Bournemouth North - East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,462 incidents). In East Dorset Rural, it is Violent Crime (146 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bournemouth North - East and East Dorset Rural?

      Bournemouth North - East recorded 1,019 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Dorset Rural recorded 74. 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 Bournemouth North - East vs East Dorset Rural?

      Violent crime in Bournemouth North - East totalled 1,462 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 146 in East Dorset Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bournemouth North - East and East Dorset Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bournemouth North - East recorded 5,011 crimes (now 5,089, a change of +1.6%). East Dorset Rural recorded 462 crimes previously (now 448, -3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bournemouth North - East and East Dorset 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. Bournemouth North - East has a resolution rate of 21.3% and East Dorset Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bournemouth North - East and East Dorset Rural?

      Bournemouth North - East falls within the Dorset Police boundary. East Dorset Rural is covered by Dorset Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bournemouth North - East and East Dorset 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 Bournemouth North - East or East Dorset Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bournemouth North - East and East Dorset Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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