Mere vs Okus
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Mere vs Okus Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mere safer than Okus?
Mere has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 297 crimes in the last 12 months. Okus has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 262 crimes. Mere scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Mere vs Okus?
Mere shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Okus shows +18.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Mere and Okus?
In Mere, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 incidents). In Okus, it is Violent Crime (153 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mere and Okus?
Mere recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Okus recorded 31. 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 Okus?
Violent crime in Mere totalled 86 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 153 in Okus. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Mere and Okus 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%). Okus recorded 221 crimes previously (now 262, +18.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mere and Okus?
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 Okus has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Mere and Okus?
Mere falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Okus 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 Mere and Okus?
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 Okus on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mere and Okus. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.