Bridport vs North Dorset Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bridport vs North Dorset 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 Bridport safer than North Dorset Rural?
Bridport has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,379 crimes in the last 12 months. North Dorset Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,280 crimes. Bridport scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bridport vs North Dorset Rural?
Bridport shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. North Dorset Rural shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bridport and North Dorset Rural?
In Bridport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (575 incidents). In North Dorset Rural, it is Violent Crime (574 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridport and North Dorset Rural?
Bridport recorded 341 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Dorset Rural recorded 226. 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 North Dorset Rural?
Violent crime in Bridport totalled 575 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 574 in North Dorset Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bridport and North Dorset Rural 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%). North Dorset Rural recorded 1,512 crimes previously (now 1,280, -15.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridport and North 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. Bridport has a resolution rate of 0% and North Dorset Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bridport and North Dorset Rural?
Bridport falls within the Dorset Police boundary. North 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 Bridport and North 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 Bridport or North Dorset Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bridport and North Dorset Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.