Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright vs Mercia

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Mercia Derbyshire Constabulary

      Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright vs Mercia Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,279 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Mercia
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      787 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright
      B Mercia
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,279
      787
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,336
      929
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright
      B Mercia
      Violent Crime
      652 ↑0%
      352 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      186 ↓7%
      100 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      68 ↓21%
      48 ↓34%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓6%
      60 ↓27%
      Burglary
      50 ↑0%
      33 ↑32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      104 ↓6%
      53 ↓18%
      Drugs
      13 ↓43%
      31 ↑29%
      Public Order
      120 ↓5%
      78 ↓9%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑80%
      3 ↓70%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓11%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓24%
      18 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mercia is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright safer than Mercia?

      Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,279 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 Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright vs Mercia?

      Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — 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 Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright and Mercia?

      In Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (652 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 Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright and Mercia?

      Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright recorded 186 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 Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright vs Mercia?

      Violent crime in Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright totalled 652 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 Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright and Mercia in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright recorded 1,336 crimes (now 1,279, a change of -4.3%). Mercia recorded 929 crimes previously (now 787, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright 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. Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright has a resolution rate of 0% and Mercia has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright and Mercia?

      Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright 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 Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright 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 Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright or Mercia on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright 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.