Mere vs Wincanton Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Mere vs Wincanton Town 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 Mere safer than Wincanton Town?
Mere has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 163 crimes in the last 12 months. Wincanton Town has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 345 crimes. Mere scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Mere vs Wincanton Town?
Mere shows a year-on-year crime trend of -37.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wincanton Town shows -41.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Mere and Wincanton Town?
In Mere, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Wincanton Town, it is Violent Crime (156 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mere and Wincanton Town?
Mere recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wincanton Town recorded 41. 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 Mere vs Wincanton Town?
Violent crime in Mere totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 156 in Wincanton Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Mere and Wincanton Town in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mere recorded 259 crimes (now 163, a change of -37.1%). Wincanton Town recorded 589 crimes previously (now 345, -41.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mere and Wincanton Town?
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. Mere has a resolution rate of 0% and Wincanton Town has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Mere and Wincanton Town?
Mere falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Wincanton Town is covered by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Mere and Wincanton Town?
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 Mere or Wincanton Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mere and Wincanton Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.