Dorchester vs Mere
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dorchester vs Mere 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 Dorchester safer than Mere?
Dorchester has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,559 crimes in the last 12 months. Mere has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 214 crimes. Mere scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Dorchester vs Mere?
Dorchester shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mere shows -11.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Dorchester and Mere?
In Dorchester, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (551 incidents). In Mere, it is Violent Crime (63 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dorchester and Mere?
Dorchester recorded 369 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mere recorded 49. 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 Dorchester vs Mere?
Violent crime in Dorchester totalled 551 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 63 in Mere. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Dorchester and Mere in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dorchester recorded 2,569 crimes (now 1,559, a change of -39.3%). Mere recorded 243 crimes previously (now 214, -11.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dorchester and Mere?
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. Dorchester has a resolution rate of 50% and Mere has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Dorchester and Mere?
Dorchester falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Mere is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Dorchester and Mere?
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 Dorchester or Mere on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dorchester and Mere. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.