Mercia vs High Lane

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Mercia Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      High Lane Greater Manchester Police

      Mercia vs High Lane Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Mercia
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      610 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      High Lane
      Greater Manchester Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓100% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mercia
      B High Lane
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      610
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      961
      1
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓36.5%
      ↓100%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mercia
      B High Lane
      Violent Crime
      287 ↓27%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      80 ↓39%
      0
      Other Theft
      37 ↓49%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↓49%
      0
      Burglary
      26 ↑4%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓48%
      0
      Drugs
      18 ↓49%
      0
      Public Order
      58 ↓36%
      0
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓91%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↓64%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B High Lane is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mercia safer than High Lane?

      Mercia has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 610 crimes in the last 12 months. High Lane has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. High Lane scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mercia vs High Lane?

      Mercia shows a year-on-year crime trend of -36.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. High Lane shows -100% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mercia and High Lane?

      In Mercia, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (287 incidents). In High Lane, it is Violent Crime (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mercia and High Lane?

      Mercia recorded 80 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while High Lane recorded 0. 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 High Lane?

      Violent crime in Mercia totalled 287 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in High Lane. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mercia recorded 961 crimes (now 610, a change of -36.5%). High Lane recorded 1 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mercia and High Lane?

      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 0% and High Lane has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mercia and High Lane?

      Mercia falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. High Lane is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Mercia and High Lane?

      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 High Lane on a crime map?

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