Weymouth vs Axminster Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Weymouth Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Axminster Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Weymouth vs Axminster Rural Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Weymouth
      Dorset Police
      4,858 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      19.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Axminster Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      45.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Weymouth
      B Axminster Rural
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,858
      249
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,945
      273
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.3%
      ↓8.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.4%
      45.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Weymouth
      B Axminster Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,783 ↓17%
      108 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,415 ↓9%
      23 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      226 ↓30%
      26 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      91 ↓37%
      7 ↓13%
      Burglary
      105 ↓28%
      21 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      377 ↓10%
      33 ↑6%
      Drugs
      101 ↓3%
      2 ↓82%
      Public Order
      260 ↓34%
      15 ↑0%
      Robbery
      37 ↑28%
      0
      Shoplifting
      336 ↓36%
      3 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↓36%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↓21%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↓11%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      39 ↓32%
      7 ↑250%
      Overall Verdict
      B Axminster Rural is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Weymouth safer than Axminster Rural?

      Weymouth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,858 crimes in the last 12 months. Axminster Rural has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 249 crimes. Axminster Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Weymouth vs Axminster Rural?

      Weymouth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Axminster Rural shows -8.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Weymouth and Axminster Rural?

      In Weymouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,783 incidents). In Axminster Rural, it is Violent Crime (108 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Weymouth and Axminster Rural?

      Weymouth recorded 1,415 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Axminster Rural recorded 23. 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 Weymouth vs Axminster Rural?

      Violent crime in Weymouth totalled 1,783 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Axminster Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Weymouth and Axminster Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Weymouth recorded 5,945 crimes (now 4,858, a change of -18.3%). Axminster Rural recorded 273 crimes previously (now 249, -8.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Weymouth and Axminster 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. Weymouth has a resolution rate of 19.4% and Axminster Rural has 45.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Weymouth and Axminster Rural?

      Weymouth falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Axminster 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 Weymouth and Axminster 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 Weymouth or Axminster Rural on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.