North Dorset Rural vs Mere
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
North Dorset Rural 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 North Dorset Rural safer than Mere?
North Dorset Rural has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,019 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 North Dorset Rural vs Mere?
North Dorset Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -32.1% — 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 North Dorset Rural and Mere?
In North Dorset Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (459 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 North Dorset Rural and Mere?
North Dorset Rural recorded 186 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 North Dorset Rural vs Mere?
Violent crime in North Dorset Rural totalled 459 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 North Dorset Rural and Mere in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Dorset Rural recorded 1,501 crimes (now 1,019, a change of -32.1%). Mere recorded 243 crimes previously (now 214, -11.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Dorset Rural 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. North Dorset Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Mere has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers North Dorset Rural and Mere?
North Dorset Rural 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 North Dorset Rural 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 North Dorset Rural or Mere on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Dorset Rural and Mere. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.