Mersey vs Wilmslow East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Mersey Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Wilmslow East Cheshire Constabulary

      Mersey vs Wilmslow East Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Mersey
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,042 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Wilmslow East
      Cheshire Constabulary
      353 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.3% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mersey
      B Wilmslow East
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,042
      353
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,091
      273
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↑29.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.6%
      26.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mersey
      B Wilmslow East
      Violent Crime
      449 ↓11%
      105 ↑36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑5%
      19 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      56 ↑37%
      22 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↑92%
      10 ↑100%
      Burglary
      23 ↓23%
      32 ↑88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      81 ↑16%
      8 ↓20%
      Drugs
      75 ↑10%
      24 ↑243%
      Public Order
      115 ↓15%
      38 ↑52%
      Robbery
      10 ↑100%
      2
      Shoplifting
      24 ↓54%
      77 ↑18%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      31 ↑3%
      13 ↑1200%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mersey safer than Wilmslow East?

      Mersey has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,042 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilmslow East has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 353 crimes. Wilmslow East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mersey vs Wilmslow East?

      Mersey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wilmslow East shows +29.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mersey and Wilmslow East?

      In Mersey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (449 incidents). In Wilmslow East, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mersey and Wilmslow East?

      Mersey recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilmslow East recorded 19. 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 Mersey vs Wilmslow East?

      Violent crime in Mersey totalled 449 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in Wilmslow East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mersey and Wilmslow East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mersey recorded 1,091 crimes (now 1,042, a change of -4.5%). Wilmslow East recorded 273 crimes previously (now 353, +29.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mersey and Wilmslow East?

      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. Mersey has a resolution rate of 27.6% and Wilmslow East has 26.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mersey and Wilmslow East?

      Mersey falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Wilmslow East 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 Mersey and Wilmslow East?

      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 Mersey or Wilmslow East on a crime map?

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

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