Mercia vs Whitwell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Mercia Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Whitwell Derbyshire Constabulary

      Mercia vs Whitwell Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Mercia
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      787 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Whitwell
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      34.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mercia
      B Whitwell
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      787
      350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      929
      356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↓1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      34.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mercia
      B Whitwell
      Violent Crime
      352 ↓9%
      113 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↓22%
      54 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      48 ↓34%
      21 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↓27%
      16 ↓24%
      Burglary
      33 ↑32%
      23 ↑109%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓18%
      32 ↓3%
      Drugs
      31 ↑29%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      78 ↓9%
      31 ↓6%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      4
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓70%
      41 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓50%
      7 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitwell is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mercia safer than Whitwell?

      Mercia has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 787 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitwell has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 350 crimes. Whitwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mercia vs Whitwell?

      Mercia shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitwell shows -1.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Mercia, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (352 incidents). In Whitwell, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Mercia recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitwell recorded 54. 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 Whitwell?

      Violent crime in Mercia totalled 352 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Whitwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mercia and Whitwell 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%). Whitwell recorded 356 crimes previously (now 350, -1.7%).

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

      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 Whitwell has 34.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mercia and Whitwell?

      Mercia falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Whitwell 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 Whitwell?

      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 Whitwell on a crime map?

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