Mercia vs Mickleover

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Mercia Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Mickleover Derbyshire Constabulary

      Mercia vs Mickleover Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Mercia
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      787 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Mickleover
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      953 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.8% trend
      16.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mercia
      B Mickleover
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      787
      953
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      929
      830
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↑14.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      16.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mercia
      B Mickleover
      Violent Crime
      352 ↓9%
      429 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↓22%
      163 ↑58%
      Other Theft
      48 ↓34%
      57 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↓27%
      31 ↓14%
      Burglary
      33 ↑32%
      24 ↑26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓18%
      46 ↑31%
      Drugs
      31 ↑29%
      14 ↓7%
      Public Order
      78 ↓9%
      103 ↑14%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓70%
      45 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑167%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓50%
      12 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mercia is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mercia safer than Mickleover?

      Mercia has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 787 crimes in the last 12 months. Mickleover has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 953 crimes. Mercia scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mercia vs Mickleover?

      Mercia shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mickleover shows +14.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Mercia, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (352 incidents). In Mickleover, it is Violent Crime (429 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Mercia recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mickleover recorded 163. 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 Mercia vs Mickleover?

      Violent crime in Mercia totalled 352 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 429 in Mickleover. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mercia recorded 929 crimes (now 787, a change of -15.3%). Mickleover recorded 830 crimes previously (now 953, +14.8%).

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

      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. Mercia has a resolution rate of 30% and Mickleover has 16.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mercia and Mickleover?

      Mercia falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Mickleover 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 Mercia and Mickleover?

      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 Mercia or Mickleover on a crime map?

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