Bournemouth North - East vs Wilton Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Bournemouth North - East Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Wilton Rural Wiltshire Police

      Bournemouth North - East vs Wilton Rural Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Bournemouth North - East
      Dorset Police
      5,020 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      19.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Wilton Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      202 crimes / 12m
      ↓11% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bournemouth North - East
      B Wilton Rural
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,020
      202
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,894
      227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↓11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bournemouth North - East
      B Wilton Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,404 ↓7%
      57 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      973 ↑5%
      25 ↓40%
      Other Theft
      295 ↓8%
      15 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      438 ↑13%
      18 ↓18%
      Burglary
      175 ↑7%
      25 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      290 ↓33%
      44 ↑52%
      Drugs
      82 ↑71%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      191 ↓42%
      7 ↓36%
      Robbery
      61 ↑177%
      0
      Shoplifting
      977 ↑66%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      19 ↓34%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      61 ↓2%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓4%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      32 ↓29%
      7 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 6/100 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 Wilton Rural?

      Bournemouth North - East has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,020 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 Bournemouth North - East vs Wilton Rural?

      Bournemouth North - East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Bournemouth North - East and Wilton Rural?

      In Bournemouth North - East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,404 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 Bournemouth North - East and Wilton Rural?

      Bournemouth North - East recorded 973 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 Bournemouth North - East vs Wilton Rural?

      Violent crime in Bournemouth North - East totalled 1,404 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 Bournemouth North - East and Wilton Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bournemouth North - East recorded 4,894 crimes (now 5,020, a change of +2.6%). Wilton Rural recorded 227 crimes previously (now 202, -11%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bournemouth North - East 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. Bournemouth North - East has a resolution rate of 19.5% and Wilton 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 Wilton Rural?

      Bournemouth North - East 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 Bournemouth North - East 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 Bournemouth North - East or Wilton Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bournemouth North - East and Wilton 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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