Purbeck South vs Dartmouth Townstal & Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Purbeck South vs Dartmouth Townstal & 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 Purbeck South safer than Dartmouth Townstal & Rural?
Purbeck South has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 488 crimes in the last 12 months. Dartmouth Townstal & Rural has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Dartmouth Townstal & Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Purbeck South vs Dartmouth Townstal & Rural?
Purbeck South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dartmouth Townstal & Rural shows -100% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Purbeck South and Dartmouth Townstal & Rural?
In Purbeck South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (193 incidents). In Dartmouth Townstal & Rural, it is Vehicle Crime (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Purbeck South and Dartmouth Townstal & Rural?
Purbeck South recorded 99 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dartmouth Townstal & Rural recorded 0. 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 Dartmouth Townstal & Rural?
Violent crime in Purbeck South totalled 193 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Dartmouth Townstal & Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Purbeck South and Dartmouth Townstal & Rural 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%). Dartmouth Townstal & Rural recorded 1 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Purbeck South and Dartmouth Townstal & 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 South has a resolution rate of 0% and Dartmouth Townstal & Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Purbeck South and Dartmouth Townstal & Rural?
Purbeck South falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Dartmouth Townstal & 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 Purbeck South and Dartmouth Townstal & 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 South or Dartmouth Townstal & Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Purbeck South and Dartmouth Townstal & Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.