North Dorset Rural vs Weymouth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
North Dorset Rural vs Weymouth 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 Weymouth?
North Dorset Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,280 crimes in the last 12 months. Weymouth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,858 crimes. Weymouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in North Dorset Rural vs Weymouth?
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. Weymouth shows -18.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in North Dorset Rural and Weymouth?
In North Dorset Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (574 incidents). In Weymouth, it is Violent Crime (1,783 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Dorset Rural and Weymouth?
North Dorset Rural recorded 226 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weymouth recorded 1,415. 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 Weymouth?
Violent crime in North Dorset Rural totalled 574 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,783 in Weymouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in North Dorset Rural and Weymouth 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%). Weymouth recorded 5,945 crimes previously (now 4,858, -18.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Dorset Rural and Weymouth?
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 Weymouth has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers North Dorset Rural and Weymouth?
North Dorset Rural falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Weymouth 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 Weymouth?
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 Weymouth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Dorset Rural and Weymouth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.