Purbeck South vs Frome Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Purbeck South vs Frome Rural South 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 Purbeck South safer than Frome Rural South?
Purbeck South has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 488 crimes in the last 12 months. Frome Rural South has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 202 crimes. Frome Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Purbeck South vs Frome Rural South?
Purbeck South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Frome Rural South shows -16.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Purbeck South and Frome Rural South?
In Purbeck South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (193 incidents). In Frome Rural South, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Purbeck South and Frome Rural South?
Purbeck South recorded 99 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Frome Rural South recorded 26. 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 South vs Frome Rural South?
Violent crime in Purbeck South totalled 193 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in Frome Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Purbeck South and Frome Rural South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Purbeck South recorded 638 crimes (now 488, a change of -23.5%). Frome Rural South recorded 243 crimes previously (now 202, -16.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Purbeck South and Frome Rural South?
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 South has a resolution rate of 0% and Frome Rural South has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Purbeck South and Frome Rural South?
Purbeck South falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Frome Rural South 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 South and Frome Rural South?
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 South or Frome Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Purbeck South and Frome Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.