Portland vs Weymouth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Portland Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Weymouth Dorset Police

      Portland vs Weymouth Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Portland
      Dorset Police
      844 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.8% trend
      6.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Weymouth
      Dorset Police
      4,858 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Portland
      B Weymouth
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      844
      4,858
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,122
      5,945
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.8%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.5%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Portland
      B Weymouth
      Violent Crime
      399 ↓11%
      1,783 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      195 ↓29%
      1,415 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓4%
      226 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓68%
      91 ↓37%
      Burglary
      12 ↓52%
      105 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      73 ↓32%
      377 ↓10%
      Drugs
      17 ↑13%
      101 ↓3%
      Public Order
      41 ↓42%
      260 ↓34%
      Robbery
      3 ↓40%
      37 ↑28%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↓68%
      336 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      21 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      33 ↓21%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑67%
      34 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓28%
      39 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      A Portland is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 11/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Portland safer than Weymouth?

      Portland has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 844 crimes in the last 12 months. Weymouth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,858 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Portland vs Weymouth?

      Portland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weymouth shows -18.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Portland and Weymouth?

      In Portland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (399 incidents). In Weymouth, it is Violent Crime (1,783 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Portland and Weymouth?

      Portland recorded 195 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weymouth recorded 1,415. 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 Weymouth?

      Violent crime in Portland totalled 399 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,783 in Weymouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Portland and Weymouth 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%). Weymouth recorded 5,945 crimes previously (now 4,858, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Portland and Weymouth?

      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 Weymouth has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Portland and Weymouth?

      Portland falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Weymouth is covered by Dorset Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Portland and Weymouth?

      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 Weymouth on a crime map?

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

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