Portland vs Axminster Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Portland vs Axminster 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 Portland safer than Axminster Rural?
Portland has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 844 crimes in the last 12 months. Axminster Rural has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 249 crimes. Axminster Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Portland vs Axminster Rural?
Portland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Axminster Rural shows -8.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Portland and Axminster Rural?
In Portland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (399 incidents). In Axminster Rural, it is Violent Crime (108 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Portland and Axminster Rural?
Portland recorded 195 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Axminster Rural recorded 23. 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 Axminster Rural?
Violent crime in Portland totalled 399 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Axminster Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Portland and Axminster Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Portland recorded 1,122 crimes (now 844, a change of -24.8%). Axminster Rural recorded 273 crimes previously (now 249, -8.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Portland and Axminster 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 6.5% and Axminster Rural has 45.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Portland and Axminster Rural?
Portland falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Axminster Rural is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Portland and Axminster 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 Axminster Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Portland and Axminster Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.