Poole South vs Wilton Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Poole South Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Wilton Rural Wiltshire Police

      Poole South vs Wilton Rural Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Poole South
      Dorset Police
      4,282 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.5% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Wilton Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      202 crimes / 12m
      ↓11% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poole South
      B Wilton Rural
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,282
      202
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,161
      227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.5%
      ↓11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poole South
      B Wilton Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,336 ↓30%
      57 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,199 ↓22%
      25 ↓40%
      Other Theft
      252 ↓38%
      15 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      224 ↓43%
      18 ↓18%
      Burglary
      155 ↓51%
      25 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      307 ↓29%
      44 ↑52%
      Drugs
      103 ↑1%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      190 ↓48%
      7 ↓36%
      Robbery
      36 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      316 ↓30%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↓41%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      78 ↓15%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      33 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓37%
      7 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poole South safer than Wilton Rural?

      Poole South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,282 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 Poole South vs Wilton Rural?

      Poole South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.5% — 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 Poole South and Wilton Rural?

      In Poole South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,336 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 Poole South and Wilton Rural?

      Poole South recorded 1,199 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 Poole South vs Wilton Rural?

      Violent crime in Poole South totalled 1,336 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 Poole South and Wilton Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poole South recorded 6,161 crimes (now 4,282, a change of -30.5%). Wilton Rural recorded 227 crimes previously (now 202, -11%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poole South 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. Poole South has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Wilton Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poole South and Wilton Rural?

      Poole South 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 Poole South 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 Poole South or Wilton Rural on a crime map?

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

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