East Dorset Urban vs Downton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    East Dorset Urban Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Downton Wiltshire Police

      East Dorset Urban vs Downton Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      East Dorset Urban
      Dorset Police
      2,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓38% 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 Urban
      B Downton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,286
      282
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,684
      436
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38%
      ↓35.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Dorset Urban
      B Downton
      Violent Crime
      791 ↓37%
      91 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      584 ↓24%
      49 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      156 ↓47%
      20 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      101 ↓52%
      15 ↓67%
      Burglary
      94 ↓40%
      25 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      191 ↓42%
      47 ↑0%
      Drugs
      27 ↓40%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      112 ↓53%
      21 ↓28%
      Robbery
      11 ↑10%
      0
      Shoplifting
      164 ↓43%
      6 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓69%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓50%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓41%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Downton is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 10/100 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 Downton?

      East Dorset Urban has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,286 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 Urban vs Downton?

      East Dorset Urban shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38% — 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 Urban and Downton?

      In East Dorset Urban, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (791 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 Urban and Downton?

      East Dorset Urban recorded 584 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 Urban vs Downton?

      Violent crime in East Dorset Urban totalled 791 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 Urban and Downton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Dorset Urban recorded 3,684 crimes (now 2,286, a change of -38%). Downton recorded 436 crimes previously (now 282, -35.3%).

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

      East Dorset Urban 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 Urban 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 Urban or Downton on a crime map?

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