East Dorset Rural vs Poole North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    East Dorset Rural Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Poole North Dorset Police

      East Dorset Rural vs Poole North Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      East Dorset Rural
      Dorset Police
      448 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      0% 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 East Dorset Rural
      B Poole North
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      448
      4,155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      462
      5,324
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓22%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Dorset Rural
      B Poole North
      Violent Crime
      146 ↓19%
      1,452 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      74 ↓9%
      1,097 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑14%
      246 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓15%
      179 ↓54%
      Burglary
      50 ↑52%
      139 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↑61%
      329 ↓33%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      57 ↓8%
      Public Order
      22 ↓29%
      177 ↓39%
      Robbery
      0
      22 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓75%
      356 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      0
      10 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      41 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      14 ↓44%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓9%
      36 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Dorset Rural safer than Poole North?

      East Dorset Rural has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 448 crimes in the last 12 months. Poole North has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 4,155 crimes. East Dorset Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Dorset Rural vs Poole North?

      East Dorset Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — 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 East Dorset Rural and Poole North?

      In East Dorset Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (146 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 East Dorset Rural and Poole North?

      East Dorset Rural recorded 74 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 East Dorset Rural vs Poole North?

      Violent crime in East Dorset Rural totalled 146 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 East Dorset Rural and Poole North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Dorset Rural recorded 462 crimes (now 448, a change of -3%). Poole North recorded 5,324 crimes previously (now 4,155, -22%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Dorset Rural 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. East Dorset Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Poole North has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Dorset Rural and Poole North?

      East Dorset Rural 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 East Dorset Rural 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 East Dorset Rural or Poole North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Dorset Rural 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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