Bridport vs Portland

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Bridport Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Portland Dorset Police

      Bridport vs Portland Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Bridport
      Dorset Police
      1,379 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Portland
      Dorset Police
      844 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.8% trend
      6.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridport
      B Portland
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,379
      844
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,797
      1,122
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.3%
      ↓24.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      6.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridport
      B Portland
      Violent Crime
      575 ↓15%
      399 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      341 ↓4%
      195 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      98 ↓34%
      46 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓59%
      7 ↓68%
      Burglary
      65 ↓27%
      12 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↓42%
      73 ↓32%
      Drugs
      23 ↑15%
      17 ↑13%
      Public Order
      75 ↓39%
      41 ↓42%
      Robbery
      4 ↓43%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      44 ↓43%
      22 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓17%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓50%
      10 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓65%
      18 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      B Portland is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridport safer than Portland?

      Bridport has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,379 crimes in the last 12 months. Portland has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 844 crimes. Portland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridport vs Portland?

      Bridport shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Portland shows -24.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridport and Portland?

      In Bridport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (575 incidents). In Portland, it is Violent Crime (399 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridport and Portland?

      Bridport recorded 341 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Portland recorded 195. 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 Portland?

      Violent crime in Bridport totalled 575 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 399 in Portland. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridport and Portland 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%). Portland recorded 1,122 crimes previously (now 844, -24.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridport and Portland?

      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 Portland has 6.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridport and Portland?

      Bridport falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Portland 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 Portland?

      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 Portland on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bridport and Portland. 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.