Mercia vs Marple Bridge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Mercia vs Marple Bridge 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 Mercia safer than Marple Bridge?
Mercia has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 610 crimes in the last 12 months. Marple Bridge has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Marple Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Mercia vs Marple Bridge?
Mercia shows a year-on-year crime trend of -36.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marple Bridge shows -100% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Mercia and Marple Bridge?
In Mercia, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (287 incidents). In Marple Bridge, it is Theft from Person (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mercia and Marple Bridge?
Mercia recorded 80 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marple Bridge 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 Marple Bridge?
Violent crime in Mercia totalled 287 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Marple Bridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Mercia and Marple Bridge 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%). Marple Bridge recorded 2 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mercia and Marple Bridge?
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 Marple Bridge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Mercia and Marple Bridge?
Mercia falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Marple Bridge 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 Marple Bridge?
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 Marple Bridge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mercia and Marple Bridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.