North Dorset Rural vs Poole South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
North Dorset Rural vs Poole South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Dorset Rural safer than Poole South?
North Dorset Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,280 crimes in the last 12 months. Poole South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 4,917 crimes. Poole South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in North Dorset Rural vs Poole South?
North Dorset Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Poole South shows -23.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in North Dorset Rural and Poole South?
In North Dorset Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (574 incidents). In Poole South, it is Violent Crime (1,532 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Dorset Rural and Poole South?
North Dorset Rural recorded 226 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poole South recorded 1,343. 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 North Dorset Rural vs Poole South?
Violent crime in North Dorset Rural totalled 574 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,532 in Poole South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in North Dorset Rural and Poole South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Dorset Rural recorded 1,512 crimes (now 1,280, a change of -15.3%). Poole South recorded 6,412 crimes previously (now 4,917, -23.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Dorset Rural and Poole 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. North Dorset Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Poole South has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers North Dorset Rural and Poole South?
North Dorset Rural falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Poole 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 North Dorset Rural and Poole 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 North Dorset Rural or Poole South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Dorset Rural and Poole South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.