Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill vs Mercia

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Mercia Derbyshire Constabulary

      Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill vs Mercia Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,052 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      16.3% resolved
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      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 Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill
      B Mercia
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,052
      787
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,081
      929
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.3%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill
      B Mercia
      Violent Crime
      425 ↓10%
      352 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      160 ↑28%
      100 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      77 ↑48%
      48 ↓34%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓40%
      60 ↓27%
      Burglary
      37 ↑6%
      33 ↑32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↓12%
      53 ↓18%
      Drugs
      19 ↓32%
      31 ↑29%
      Public Order
      61 ↓38%
      78 ↓9%
      Robbery
      12 ↑71%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      106 ↑22%
      3 ↓70%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑0%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      29 ↑53%
      18 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mercia is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill safer than Mercia?

      Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,052 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 Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill vs Mercia?

      Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — 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 Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill and Mercia?

      In Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (425 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 Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill and Mercia?

      Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill recorded 160 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 Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill vs Mercia?

      Violent crime in Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill totalled 425 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 Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill and Mercia in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill recorded 1,081 crimes (now 1,052, a change of -2.7%). Mercia recorded 929 crimes previously (now 787, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill 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. Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill has a resolution rate of 16.3% and Mercia has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill and Mercia?

      Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill 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 Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill 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 Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill or Mercia on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Codnor, Waingroves and Langley Mill 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.