Mercia vs Whittington and Barrow Hill

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
      8/100
      Whittington and Barrow Hill Derbyshire Constabulary

      Mercia vs Whittington and Barrow Hill Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Mercia
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      787 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Whittington and Barrow Hill
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      970 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.2% trend
      8.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mercia
      B Whittington and Barrow Hill
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      787
      970
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      929
      1,105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↓12.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      8.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mercia
      B Whittington and Barrow Hill
      Violent Crime
      352 ↓9%
      439 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↓22%
      185 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      48 ↓34%
      48 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↓27%
      28 ↓35%
      Burglary
      33 ↑32%
      43 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓18%
      91 ↑10%
      Drugs
      31 ↑29%
      20 ↓23%
      Public Order
      78 ↓9%
      68 ↓32%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓70%
      7 ↓71%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑20%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      12 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓50%
      18 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mercia is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mercia safer than Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      Mercia has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 787 crimes in the last 12 months. Whittington and Barrow Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 970 crimes. Mercia scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mercia vs Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      Mercia shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whittington and Barrow Hill shows -12.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mercia and Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      In Mercia, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (352 incidents). In Whittington and Barrow Hill, it is Violent Crime (439 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mercia and Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      Mercia recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whittington and Barrow Hill recorded 185. 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 Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      Violent crime in Mercia totalled 352 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 439 in Whittington and Barrow Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mercia and Whittington and Barrow Hill 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%). Whittington and Barrow Hill recorded 1,105 crimes previously (now 970, -12.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mercia and Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      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 Whittington and Barrow Hill has 8.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mercia and Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      Mercia falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Whittington and Barrow Hill 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 Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      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 Whittington and Barrow Hill on a crime map?

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

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