North Dorset Rural vs Wilton Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
North Dorset Rural vs Wilton Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Dorset Rural safer than Wilton Rural?
North Dorset Rural has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,019 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilton Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 202 crimes. Wilton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in North Dorset Rural vs Wilton Rural?
North Dorset Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -32.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wilton Rural shows -11% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in North Dorset Rural and Wilton Rural?
In North Dorset Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (459 incidents). In Wilton Rural, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Dorset Rural and Wilton Rural?
North Dorset Rural recorded 186 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilton Rural recorded 25. 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 Wilton Rural?
Violent crime in North Dorset Rural totalled 459 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Wilton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in North Dorset Rural and Wilton Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Dorset Rural recorded 1,501 crimes (now 1,019, a change of -32.1%). Wilton Rural recorded 227 crimes previously (now 202, -11%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Dorset Rural and Wilton Rural?
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 Wilton Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers North Dorset Rural and Wilton Rural?
North Dorset Rural falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Wilton Rural 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 North Dorset Rural and Wilton Rural?
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 Wilton Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Dorset Rural and Wilton Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.