Purbeck North vs Crewkerne Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Purbeck North Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Crewkerne Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Purbeck North vs Crewkerne Rural Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Purbeck North
      Dorset Police
      1,365 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Crewkerne Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      162 crimes / 12m
      ↓27% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Purbeck North
      B Crewkerne Rural
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,365
      162
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,716
      222
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.5%
      ↓27%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Purbeck North
      B Crewkerne Rural
      Violent Crime
      482 ↓20%
      70 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      381 ↑19%
      17 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      123 ↓11%
      25 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓41%
      3 ↓67%
      Burglary
      56 ↓19%
      8 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      110 ↓25%
      17 ↓35%
      Drugs
      11 ↓50%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      70 ↓40%
      7 ↓50%
      Robbery
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Shoplifting
      44 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓76%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓58%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓39%
      10 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Crewkerne Rural is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Purbeck North safer than Crewkerne Rural?

      Purbeck North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,365 crimes in the last 12 months. Crewkerne Rural has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 162 crimes. Crewkerne Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Purbeck North vs Crewkerne Rural?

      Purbeck North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crewkerne Rural shows -27% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Purbeck North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (482 incidents). In Crewkerne Rural, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Purbeck North recorded 381 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 Purbeck North vs Crewkerne Rural?

      Violent crime in Purbeck North totalled 482 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Crewkerne Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Purbeck North recorded 1,716 crimes (now 1,365, a change of -20.5%). Crewkerne Rural recorded 222 crimes previously (now 162, -27%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Purbeck North 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. Purbeck North has a resolution rate of 0% and Crewkerne Rural has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Purbeck North and Crewkerne Rural?

      Purbeck North 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 Purbeck North 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 Purbeck North or Crewkerne Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Purbeck North 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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