Christchurch East vs Weymouth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Christchurch East Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Weymouth Dorset Police

      Christchurch East vs Weymouth Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Christchurch East
      Dorset Police
      1,232 crimes / 12m
      ↓21% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Weymouth
      Dorset Police
      4,858 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Christchurch East
      B Weymouth
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,232
      4,858
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,560
      5,945
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Christchurch East
      B Weymouth
      Violent Crime
      453 ↓2%
      1,783 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      294 ↓5%
      1,415 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      85 ↓30%
      226 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↓50%
      91 ↓37%
      Burglary
      43 ↓47%
      105 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      102 ↓14%
      377 ↓10%
      Drugs
      10 ↑43%
      101 ↓3%
      Public Order
      67 ↓36%
      260 ↓34%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      37 ↑28%
      Shoplifting
      102 ↓51%
      336 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓71%
      21 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓54%
      33 ↓21%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      34 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓28%
      39 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      A Christchurch East is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Christchurch East safer than Weymouth?

      Christchurch East has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,232 crimes in the last 12 months. Weymouth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,858 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Christchurch East vs Weymouth?

      Christchurch East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weymouth shows -18.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Christchurch East and Weymouth?

      In Christchurch East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (453 incidents). In Weymouth, it is Violent Crime (1,783 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Christchurch East and Weymouth?

      Christchurch East recorded 294 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weymouth recorded 1,415. 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 Christchurch East vs Weymouth?

      Violent crime in Christchurch East totalled 453 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,783 in Weymouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Christchurch East and Weymouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Christchurch East recorded 1,560 crimes (now 1,232, a change of -21%). Weymouth recorded 5,945 crimes previously (now 4,858, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Christchurch East and Weymouth?

      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. Christchurch East has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Weymouth has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Christchurch East and Weymouth?

      Christchurch East falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Weymouth 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 Christchurch East and Weymouth?

      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 Christchurch East or Weymouth on a crime map?

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

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