Bridport vs Christchurch West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Bridport Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Christchurch West Dorset Police

      Bridport vs Christchurch West Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Bridport
      Dorset Police
      1,379 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Christchurch West
      Dorset Police
      1,182 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.9% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridport
      B Christchurch West
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,379
      1,182
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,797
      1,458
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.3%
      ↓18.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridport
      B Christchurch West
      Violent Crime
      575 ↓15%
      352 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      341 ↓4%
      330 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      98 ↓34%
      87 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓59%
      63 ↓42%
      Burglary
      65 ↓27%
      62 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↓42%
      76 ↓40%
      Drugs
      23 ↑15%
      13 ↓28%
      Public Order
      75 ↓39%
      46 ↓49%
      Robbery
      4 ↓43%
      9 ↓44%
      Shoplifting
      44 ↓43%
      91 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓17%
      3 ↓73%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓50%
      23 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓50%
      11 ↑10%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓65%
      16 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      B Christchurch West is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridport safer than Christchurch West?

      Bridport has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,379 crimes in the last 12 months. Christchurch West has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 1,182 crimes. Christchurch West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridport vs Christchurch West?

      Bridport shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Christchurch West shows -18.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridport and Christchurch West?

      In Bridport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (575 incidents). In Christchurch West, it is Violent Crime (352 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridport and Christchurch West?

      Bridport recorded 341 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Christchurch West recorded 330. 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 Bridport vs Christchurch West?

      Violent crime in Bridport totalled 575 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 352 in Christchurch West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridport and Christchurch West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridport recorded 1,797 crimes (now 1,379, a change of -23.3%). Christchurch West recorded 1,458 crimes previously (now 1,182, -18.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridport and Christchurch West?

      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. Bridport has a resolution rate of 0% and Christchurch West has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridport and Christchurch West?

      Bridport falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Christchurch West 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 Bridport and Christchurch West?

      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 Bridport or Christchurch West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bridport and Christchurch West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.