East Dorset Rural vs Downton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    East Dorset Rural Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Downton Wiltshire Police

      East Dorset Rural vs Downton Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      East Dorset Rural
      Dorset Police
      353 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Downton
      Wiltshire Police
      282 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Dorset Rural
      B Downton
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      353
      282
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      453
      436
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.1%
      ↓35.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Dorset Rural
      B Downton
      Violent Crime
      112 ↓38%
      91 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      63 ↓10%
      49 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑4%
      20 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓32%
      15 ↓67%
      Burglary
      41 ↑14%
      25 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↑9%
      47 ↑0%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      13 ↓61%
      21 ↓28%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓67%
      6 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Downton is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 56/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Dorset Rural safer than Downton?

      East Dorset Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 353 crimes in the last 12 months. Downton has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 282 crimes. Downton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Dorset Rural vs Downton?

      East Dorset Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Downton shows -35.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Dorset Rural and Downton?

      In East Dorset Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In Downton, it is Violent Crime (91 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Dorset Rural and Downton?

      East Dorset Rural recorded 63 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Downton recorded 49. 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 Downton?

      Violent crime in East Dorset Rural totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 91 in Downton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Dorset Rural and Downton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Dorset Rural recorded 453 crimes (now 353, a change of -22.1%). Downton recorded 436 crimes previously (now 282, -35.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Dorset Rural and Downton?

      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 Downton has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Dorset Rural and Downton?

      East Dorset Rural falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Downton is covered by Wiltshire 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 Downton?

      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 Downton on a crime map?

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

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