Dorchester vs Chard Rural West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dorchester vs Chard Rural West 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 Dorchester safer than Chard Rural West?
Dorchester has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,559 crimes in the last 12 months. Chard Rural West has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 100 crimes. Chard Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Dorchester vs Chard Rural West?
Dorchester shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chard Rural West shows -33.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Dorchester and Chard Rural West?
In Dorchester, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (551 incidents). In Chard Rural West, it is Violent Crime (55 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dorchester and Chard Rural West?
Dorchester recorded 369 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chard Rural West recorded 13. 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 Dorchester vs Chard Rural West?
Violent crime in Dorchester totalled 551 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 55 in Chard Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Dorchester and Chard Rural West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dorchester recorded 2,569 crimes (now 1,559, a change of -39.3%). Chard Rural West recorded 150 crimes previously (now 100, -33.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dorchester and Chard Rural 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. Dorchester has a resolution rate of 50% and Chard Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Dorchester and Chard Rural West?
Dorchester falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Chard Rural West is covered by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Dorchester and Chard Rural 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 Dorchester or Chard Rural West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dorchester and Chard Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.