Killamarsh vs Mercia

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Killamarsh Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Mercia Derbyshire Constabulary

      Killamarsh vs Mercia Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Killamarsh
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      511 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.7% trend
      18.6% 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 Killamarsh
      B Mercia
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      511
      787
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      420
      929
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.7%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.6%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Killamarsh
      B Mercia
      Violent Crime
      243 ↑37%
      352 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓14%
      100 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑60%
      48 ↓34%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑0%
      60 ↓27%
      Burglary
      35 ↑46%
      33 ↑32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↓19%
      53 ↓18%
      Drugs
      13 ↑160%
      31 ↑29%
      Public Order
      43 ↑26%
      78 ↓9%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑167%
      3 ↓70%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      18 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Killamarsh safer than Mercia?

      Killamarsh has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 511 crimes in the last 12 months. Mercia has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 787 crimes. Killamarsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Killamarsh vs Mercia?

      Killamarsh shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Killamarsh and Mercia?

      In Killamarsh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (243 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 Killamarsh and Mercia?

      Killamarsh recorded 70 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 Killamarsh vs Mercia?

      Violent crime in Killamarsh totalled 243 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 Killamarsh and Mercia in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Killamarsh recorded 420 crimes (now 511, a change of +21.7%). Mercia recorded 929 crimes previously (now 787, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Killamarsh 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. Killamarsh has a resolution rate of 18.6% and Mercia has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Killamarsh and Mercia?

      Killamarsh 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 Killamarsh 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 Killamarsh or Mercia on a crime map?

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

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