Wincanton Town vs Mere
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Wincanton Town vs Mere 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 Wincanton Town safer than Mere?
Wincanton Town has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 429 crimes in the last 12 months. Mere has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 214 crimes. Mere scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Wincanton Town vs Mere?
Wincanton Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mere shows -11.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Wincanton Town and Mere?
In Wincanton Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (192 incidents). In Mere, it is Violent Crime (63 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wincanton Town and Mere?
Wincanton Town recorded 52 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mere recorded 49. 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 Wincanton Town vs Mere?
Violent crime in Wincanton Town totalled 192 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 63 in Mere. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Wincanton Town and Mere in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wincanton Town recorded 600 crimes (now 429, a change of -28.5%). Mere recorded 243 crimes previously (now 214, -11.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wincanton Town and Mere?
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. Wincanton Town has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Mere has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Wincanton Town and Mere?
Wincanton Town falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Mere 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 Wincanton Town and Mere?
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 Wincanton Town or Mere on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wincanton Town and Mere. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.