Compare Dorset against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Population comparison
- Population for Dorset
- 379,791
- Population for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- 396,989
- Difference
- -17,198
- Percentage Difference
- -4.43%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Dorset
- 155,780 (74.3%)
- # People Employed in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- 177,565 (71.5%)
- Difference
- 155,780
- Percentage Difference
- -13.07%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Dorset
- 47,220 (22.5%)
- # People Inactive in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- 59,980 (24.1%)
- Difference
- 47,220
- Percentage Difference
- -23.81%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Dorset
- 6,630 (3.2%)
- # People unemployed in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- 10,940 (4.4%)
- Difference
- 6,630
- Percentage Difference
- -49.06%
Comparing crimes by type for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Dorset | Crimes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Compare Property prices over time for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Showing crimes from 2010 up until January 2025. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £546,520.53 / £587,944.80 | £358,394.07 / £375,589.50 | £285,294.99 / £304,771.41 | £193,501.52 / £218,993.52 |
| 2022 | £536,169.23 / £572,764.19 | £350,967.31 / £365,020.70 | £281,350.31 / £297,349.20 | £191,363.17 / £214,118.47 |
| 2021 | £470,350.10 / £508,050.24 | £307,860.05 / £322,943.36 | £248,480.27 / £265,168.69 | £175,015.75 / £198,001.72 |
| 2020 | £429,508.97 / £468,245.79 | £283,526.71 / £300,064.70 | £228,696.53 / £246,294.10 | £166,276.18 / £189,214.61 |
| 2019 | £420,388.32 / £457,036.17 | £276,484.32 / £293,353.45 | £222,675.06 / £242,026.44 | £166,187.04 / £189,115.99 |
| 2018 | £425,277.03 / £455,226.61 | £274,156.56 / £294,866.29 | £220,910.73 / £249,028.47 | £169,101.49 / £188,832.99 |
| 2017 | £412,890.21 / £435,448.12 | £266,092.13 / £281,203.00 | £215,493.42 / £238,660.01 | £168,443.25 / £183,684.29 |
| 2016 | £390,263.70 / £412,858.34 | £251,592.50 / £266,852.79 | £205,150.35 / £227,492.85 | £157,620.94 / £173,047.59 |
| 2015 | £365,870.71 / £387,643.48 | £238,257.97 / £251,074.93 | £194,973.75 / £214,496.00 | £148,887.75 / £163,623.07 |
| 2014 | £347,678.28 / £359,407.83 | £228,270.31 / £234,047.29 | £187,681.20 / £200,705.04 | £143,735.85 / £153,389.78 |
| 2013 | £327,273.66 / £330,133.42 | £214,952.95 / £214,536.98 | £177,265.43 / £184,635.65 | £136,568.41 / £143,020.86 |
| 2012 | £320,540.81 / £323,458.93 | £211,522.07 / £210,161.48 | £175,320.64 / £180,930.49 | £136,179.47 / £141,933.31 |
| 2011 | £316,983.94 / £321,619.54 | £208,360.18 / £207,265.83 | £173,095.92 / £178,051.47 | £136,544.38 / £141,587.01 |
| 2010 | £320,199.94 / £319,156.12 | £211,923.56 / £206,584.59 | £176,921.74 / £178,975.09 | £140,132.60 / £142,787.17 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 127k vs 131k
- Median Salary
- £26,446 vs £26,714
- Annual Percentage Change
- 7.6% vs 9.8%
- Mean Salary
- £30,561 vs £31,862
See how Dorset compares to other areas in South West
| Industry | Dorset Count | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 2,010 | 75 | +1,935 | + 185.61% |
| Production | 1,285 | 885 | +400 | + 36.87% |
| Construction | 2,780 | 2,700 | +80 | + 2.92% |
| Motor Trades | 585 | 535 | +50 | + 8.93% |
| Wholesale | 560 | 565 | -5 | -0.89% |
| Retail | 1,495 | 1,270 | +225 | + 16.27% |
| Transport | 445 | 605 | -160 | -30.48% |
| Accommodation Food | 1,275 | 1,045 | +230 | + 19.83% |
| Information Comms | 925 | 1,130 | -205 | -19.95% |
| Finance Insurance | 305 | 350 | -45 | -13.74% |
| Property | 675 | 820 | -145 | -19.4% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 2,315 | 2,230 | +85 | + 3.74% |
| Business Admin | 1,305 | 1,275 | +30 | + 2.33% |
| Public Admin Defence | 125 | 10 | +115 | + 170.37% |
| Education | 250 | 320 | -70 | -24.56% |
| Health | 565 | 750 | -185 | -28.14% |
| Arts Entertainment | 1,170 | 990 | +180 | + 16.67% |