Portland vs Crewkerne Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Portland Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Crewkerne Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Portland vs Crewkerne Rural Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Portland
      Dorset Police
      686 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.7% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Crewkerne Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      148 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Portland
      B Crewkerne Rural
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      686
      148
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,137
      202
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓39.7%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Portland
      B Crewkerne Rural
      Violent Crime
      345 ↓22%
      67 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      146 ↓48%
      17 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓33%
      20 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓76%
      3 ↓63%
      Burglary
      10 ↓55%
      8 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↓56%
      14 ↓48%
      Drugs
      12 ↓14%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      32 ↓57%
      7 ↓42%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓69%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓22%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓35%
      8 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Crewkerne Rural is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Portland safer than Crewkerne Rural?

      Portland has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 686 crimes in the last 12 months. Crewkerne Rural has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 148 crimes. Crewkerne Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Portland vs Crewkerne Rural?

      Portland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crewkerne Rural shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Portland and Crewkerne Rural?

      In Portland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (345 incidents). In Crewkerne Rural, it is Violent Crime (67 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Portland and Crewkerne Rural?

      Portland recorded 146 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crewkerne Rural recorded 17. 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 Portland vs Crewkerne Rural?

      Violent crime in Portland totalled 345 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 67 in Crewkerne Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Portland and Crewkerne Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Portland recorded 1,137 crimes (now 686, a change of -39.7%). Crewkerne Rural recorded 202 crimes previously (now 148, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Portland and Crewkerne 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. Portland has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Crewkerne Rural has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Portland and Crewkerne Rural?

      Portland falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Crewkerne Rural is covered by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Portland and Crewkerne 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 Portland or Crewkerne Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Portland and Crewkerne 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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