Long Eaton South vs Mercia
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Long Eaton South vs Mercia Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Long Eaton South safer than Mercia?
Long Eaton South has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,340 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 Long Eaton South vs Mercia?
Long Eaton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — 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 Long Eaton South and Mercia?
In Long Eaton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (566 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 Long Eaton South and Mercia?
Long Eaton South recorded 170 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 Long Eaton South vs Mercia?
Violent crime in Long Eaton South totalled 566 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 Long Eaton South and Mercia in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Long Eaton South recorded 1,283 crimes (now 1,340, a change of +4.4%). Mercia recorded 929 crimes previously (now 787, -15.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Long Eaton South 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. Long Eaton South has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Mercia has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Long Eaton South and Mercia?
Long Eaton South 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 Long Eaton South 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 Long Eaton South or Mercia on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Long Eaton South and Mercia. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.