Mere vs Shirenewton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Mere Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Shirenewton Gwent Police

      Mere vs Shirenewton Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Mere
      Wiltshire Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.2% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Shirenewton
      Gwent Police
      32 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mere
      B Shirenewton
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      297
      32
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      247
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.2%
      ↓48.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mere
      B Shirenewton
      Violent Crime
      86 ↑54%
      11 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑8%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑73%
      5 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓33%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      25 ↑178%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓14%
      4 ↑33%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      15 ↓21%
      1 ↓75%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      17 ↑55%
      2
      Theft from Person
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shirenewton is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mere safer than Shirenewton?

      Mere has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 297 crimes in the last 12 months. Shirenewton has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 32 crimes. Shirenewton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mere vs Shirenewton?

      Mere shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shirenewton shows -48.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mere and Shirenewton?

      In Mere, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 incidents). In Shirenewton, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mere and Shirenewton?

      Mere recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shirenewton recorded 5. 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 Shirenewton?

      Violent crime in Mere totalled 86 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Shirenewton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mere recorded 247 crimes (now 297, a change of +20.2%). Shirenewton recorded 62 crimes previously (now 32, -48.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mere and Shirenewton?

      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 34.8% and Shirenewton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mere and Shirenewton?

      Mere falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Shirenewton is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Mere and Shirenewton?

      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 Shirenewton on a crime map?

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