East Dorset Urban vs Purbeck North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    East Dorset Urban Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Purbeck North Dorset Police

      East Dorset Urban vs Purbeck North Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      East Dorset Urban
      Dorset Police
      2,970 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Purbeck North
      Dorset Police
      1,365 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Dorset Urban
      B Purbeck North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,970
      1,365
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,607
      1,716
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.7%
      ↓20.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Dorset Urban
      B Purbeck North
      Violent Crime
      1,020 ↓17%
      482 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      742 ↑0%
      381 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      186 ↓38%
      123 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      130 ↓43%
      61 ↓41%
      Burglary
      131 ↓12%
      56 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      257 ↓24%
      110 ↓25%
      Drugs
      35 ↓17%
      11 ↓50%
      Public Order
      155 ↓32%
      70 ↓40%
      Robbery
      14 ↑100%
      2 ↓60%
      Shoplifting
      230 ↓7%
      44 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓57%
      2 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓35%
      4 ↓76%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑11%
      5 ↓58%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓38%
      14 ↓39%
      Overall Verdict
      B Purbeck North is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Dorset Urban safer than Purbeck North?

      East Dorset Urban has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,970 crimes in the last 12 months. Purbeck North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,365 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Dorset Urban vs Purbeck North?

      East Dorset Urban shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Purbeck North shows -20.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Dorset Urban and Purbeck North?

      In East Dorset Urban, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,020 incidents). In Purbeck North, it is Violent Crime (482 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Dorset Urban and Purbeck North?

      East Dorset Urban recorded 742 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Purbeck North recorded 381. 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 Urban vs Purbeck North?

      Violent crime in East Dorset Urban totalled 1,020 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 482 in Purbeck North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Dorset Urban and Purbeck North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Dorset Urban recorded 3,607 crimes (now 2,970, a change of -17.7%). Purbeck North recorded 1,716 crimes previously (now 1,365, -20.5%).

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

      Which police force covers East Dorset Urban and Purbeck North?

      East Dorset Urban falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Purbeck 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 Urban and Purbeck 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 Urban or Purbeck North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Dorset Urban and Purbeck 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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