Purbeck South vs Wilton Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Purbeck South Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Wilton Rural Wiltshire Police

      Purbeck South vs Wilton Rural Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Purbeck South
      Dorset Police
      379 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Wilton Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      202 crimes / 12m
      ↓11% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Purbeck South
      B Wilton Rural
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      379
      202
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      615
      227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.4%
      ↓11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Purbeck South
      B Wilton Rural
      Violent Crime
      150 ↓41%
      57 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↓31%
      25 ↓40%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓58%
      15 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓66%
      18 ↓18%
      Burglary
      17 ↑13%
      25 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓26%
      44 ↑52%
      Drugs
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      21 ↓49%
      7 ↓36%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      30 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑50%
      7 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 54/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Purbeck South safer than Wilton Rural?

      Purbeck South has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 379 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilton Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 202 crimes. Wilton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Purbeck South vs Wilton Rural?

      Purbeck South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wilton Rural shows -11% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Purbeck South and Wilton Rural?

      In Purbeck South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (150 incidents). In Wilton Rural, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Purbeck South and Wilton Rural?

      Purbeck South recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilton Rural recorded 25. 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 Wilton Rural?

      Violent crime in Purbeck South totalled 150 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Wilton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Purbeck South and Wilton Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Purbeck South recorded 615 crimes (now 379, a change of -38.4%). Wilton Rural recorded 227 crimes previously (now 202, -11%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Purbeck South and Wilton 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 Wilton Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Purbeck South and Wilton Rural?

      Purbeck South falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Wilton Rural is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Purbeck South and Wilton 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 Wilton Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Purbeck South and Wilton 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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