East Dorset Urban vs Purbeck South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    East Dorset Urban Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Purbeck South Dorset Police

      East Dorset Urban vs Purbeck South 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
      43/100
      Below Average
      Purbeck South
      Dorset Police
      488 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Dorset Urban
      B Purbeck South
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,970
      488
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,607
      638
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.7%
      ↓23.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Dorset Urban
      B Purbeck South
      Violent Crime
      1,020 ↓17%
      193 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      742 ↑0%
      99 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      186 ↓38%
      34 ↓46%
      Vehicle Crime
      130 ↓43%
      11 ↓66%
      Burglary
      131 ↓12%
      18 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      257 ↓24%
      42 ↓18%
      Drugs
      35 ↓17%
      4 ↓43%
      Public Order
      155 ↓32%
      30 ↓30%
      Robbery
      14 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      230 ↓7%
      38 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓57%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓35%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑11%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓38%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Purbeck South is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Dorset Urban safer than Purbeck South?

      East Dorset Urban has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,970 crimes in the last 12 months. Purbeck South has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 488 crimes. Purbeck South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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 South shows -23.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In East Dorset Urban, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,020 incidents). In Purbeck South, it is Violent Crime (193 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      East Dorset Urban recorded 742 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Purbeck South recorded 99. 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 South?

      Violent crime in East Dorset Urban totalled 1,020 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 193 in Purbeck South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Dorset Urban and Purbeck South 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 South recorded 638 crimes previously (now 488, -23.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Dorset Urban and Purbeck South?

      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 South 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 South?

      East Dorset Urban falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Purbeck South 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 South?

      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 South on a crime map?

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

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