Portland vs Seaton Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Portland Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Seaton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Portland vs Seaton 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
      73/100
      Safe
      Seaton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      164 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.1% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Portland
      B Seaton Rural
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      686
      164
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,137
      191
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓39.7%
      ↓14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Portland
      B Seaton Rural
      Violent Crime
      345 ↓22%
      94 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      146 ↓48%
      16 ↓53%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓33%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓76%
      5 ↓17%
      Burglary
      10 ↓55%
      1 ↓89%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↓56%
      18 ↑6%
      Drugs
      12 ↓14%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      32 ↓57%
      8 ↓43%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓69%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓22%
      2
      Other Crime
      15 ↓35%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 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 Seaton Rural?

      Portland has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 686 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaton Rural has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 164 crimes. Seaton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Portland vs Seaton Rural?

      Portland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaton Rural shows -14.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Portland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (345 incidents). In Seaton Rural, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Portland recorded 146 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaton Rural recorded 16. 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 Seaton Rural?

      Violent crime in Portland totalled 345 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Seaton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Portland and Seaton 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%). Seaton Rural recorded 191 crimes previously (now 164, -14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Portland and Seaton 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 Seaton Rural has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Portland and Seaton Rural?

      Portland falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Seaton 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 Seaton 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 Seaton Rural on a crime map?

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