Chellaston vs Mercia

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Chellaston Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Mercia Derbyshire Constabulary

      Chellaston vs Mercia Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Chellaston
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,194 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.1% trend
      20.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Mercia
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      787 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chellaston
      B Mercia
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,194
      787
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,272
      929
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.1%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.9%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chellaston
      B Mercia
      Violent Crime
      451 ↑3%
      352 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      203 ↓20%
      100 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      50 ↓38%
      48 ↓34%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓40%
      60 ↓27%
      Burglary
      36 ↓14%
      33 ↑32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑12%
      53 ↓18%
      Drugs
      32 ↑28%
      31 ↑29%
      Public Order
      105 ↑1%
      78 ↓9%
      Robbery
      10 ↑150%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      102 ↑28%
      3 ↓70%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓83%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑63%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓4%
      18 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mercia is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chellaston safer than Mercia?

      Chellaston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,194 crimes in the last 12 months. Mercia has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 787 crimes. Mercia scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chellaston vs Mercia?

      Chellaston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mercia shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chellaston and Mercia?

      In Chellaston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (451 incidents). In Mercia, it is Violent Crime (352 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chellaston and Mercia?

      Chellaston recorded 203 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mercia recorded 100. 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 Chellaston vs Mercia?

      Violent crime in Chellaston totalled 451 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 352 in Mercia. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chellaston and Mercia in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chellaston recorded 1,272 crimes (now 1,194, a change of -6.1%). Mercia recorded 929 crimes previously (now 787, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chellaston and Mercia?

      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. Chellaston has a resolution rate of 20.9% and Mercia has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chellaston and Mercia?

      Chellaston falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Mercia is covered by Derbyshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Chellaston and Mercia?

      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 Chellaston or Mercia on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chellaston and Mercia. 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.