Abbey Meads vs Mere

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Abbey Meads Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Mere Wiltshire Police

      Abbey Meads vs Mere Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Abbey Meads
      Wiltshire Police
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      26.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Mere
      Wiltshire Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.2% trend
      34.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey Meads
      B Mere
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      215
      297
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      213
      247
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↑20.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey Meads
      B Mere
      Violent Crime
      78 ↑7%
      86 ↑54%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↓2%
      67 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓38%
      26 ↑73%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓10%
      18 ↓33%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      25 ↑178%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑0%
      32 ↓14%
      Drugs
      6 ↓50%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      15 ↓17%
      15 ↓21%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑178%
      17 ↑55%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑67%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Abbey Meads is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey Meads safer than Mere?

      Abbey Meads has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 215 crimes in the last 12 months. Mere has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 297 crimes. Abbey Meads scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey Meads vs Mere?

      Abbey Meads shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mere shows +20.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey Meads and Mere?

      In Abbey Meads, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (78 incidents). In Mere, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey Meads and Mere?

      Abbey Meads recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mere recorded 67. 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 Abbey Meads vs Mere?

      Violent crime in Abbey Meads totalled 78 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Mere. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey Meads and Mere in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey Meads recorded 213 crimes (now 215, a change of +0.9%). Mere recorded 247 crimes previously (now 297, +20.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey Meads 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. Abbey Meads has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Mere has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey Meads and Mere?

      Abbey Meads falls within the Wiltshire 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 Abbey Meads 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 Abbey Meads or Mere on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey Meads and Mere. 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.