Christchurch West vs Poole North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Christchurch West Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Poole North Dorset Police

      Christchurch West vs Poole North Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Christchurch West
      Dorset Police
      1,182 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.9% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Poole North
      Dorset Police
      4,155 crimes / 12m
      ↓22% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Christchurch West
      B Poole North
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,182
      4,155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,458
      5,324
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.9%
      ↓22%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Christchurch West
      B Poole North
      Violent Crime
      352 ↓22%
      1,452 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      330 ↑14%
      1,097 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      87 ↓22%
      246 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      63 ↓42%
      179 ↓54%
      Burglary
      62 ↓9%
      139 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↓40%
      329 ↓33%
      Drugs
      13 ↓28%
      57 ↓8%
      Public Order
      46 ↓49%
      177 ↓39%
      Robbery
      9 ↓44%
      22 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      91 ↓20%
      356 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓73%
      10 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↓15%
      41 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑10%
      14 ↓44%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑23%
      36 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Christchurch West is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Christchurch West safer than Poole North?

      Christchurch West has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,182 crimes in the last 12 months. Poole North has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 4,155 crimes. Christchurch West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Christchurch West vs Poole North?

      Christchurch West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Poole North shows -22% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Christchurch West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (352 incidents). In Poole North, it is Violent Crime (1,452 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Christchurch West recorded 330 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poole North recorded 1,097. 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 West vs Poole North?

      Violent crime in Christchurch West totalled 352 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,452 in Poole North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Christchurch West recorded 1,458 crimes (now 1,182, a change of -18.9%). Poole North recorded 5,324 crimes previously (now 4,155, -22%).

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

      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 West has a resolution rate of 40% and Poole North has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Christchurch West and Poole North?

      Christchurch West falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Poole North 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 West and Poole North?

      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 West or Poole North on a crime map?

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

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