Chester Villages vs Mersey
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chester Villages vs Mersey Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chester Villages safer than Mersey?
Chester Villages has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 301 crimes in the last 12 months. Mersey has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,042 crimes. Chester Villages scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chester Villages vs Mersey?
Chester Villages shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mersey shows -4.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chester Villages and Mersey?
In Chester Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (152 incidents). In Mersey, it is Violent Crime (449 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chester Villages and Mersey?
Chester Villages recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mersey recorded 116. 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 Chester Villages vs Mersey?
Violent crime in Chester Villages totalled 152 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 449 in Mersey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chester Villages and Mersey in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chester Villages recorded 272 crimes (now 301, a change of +10.7%). Mersey recorded 1,091 crimes previously (now 1,042, -4.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester Villages and Mersey?
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. Chester Villages has a resolution rate of 0% and Mersey has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chester Villages and Mersey?
Chester Villages falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Mersey is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Chester Villages and Mersey?
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 Chester Villages or Mersey on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chester Villages and Mersey. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.