East Dorset Rural vs Portland
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
East Dorset Rural vs Portland 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 East Dorset Rural safer than Portland?
East Dorset Rural has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 448 crimes in the last 12 months. Portland has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 844 crimes. East Dorset Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in East Dorset Rural vs Portland?
East Dorset Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -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 East Dorset Rural and Portland?
In East Dorset Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (146 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 East Dorset Rural and Portland?
East Dorset Rural recorded 74 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 East Dorset Rural vs Portland?
Violent crime in East Dorset Rural totalled 146 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 East Dorset Rural and Portland 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%). Portland recorded 1,122 crimes previously (now 844, -24.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Dorset Rural 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. East Dorset Rural 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 East Dorset Rural and Portland?
East Dorset Rural 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 East Dorset Rural 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 East Dorset Rural or Portland on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Dorset Rural and Portland. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.