Mere vs Pinehurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Mere Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Pinehurst Wiltshire Police

      Mere vs Pinehurst Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Mere
      Wiltshire Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.2% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Pinehurst
      Wiltshire Police
      591 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mere
      B Pinehurst
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      297
      591
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      247
      581
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.2%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mere
      B Pinehurst
      Violent Crime
      86 ↑54%
      262 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑8%
      93 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑73%
      20 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓33%
      26 ↑136%
      Burglary
      25 ↑178%
      9 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓14%
      45 ↓20%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      19 ↑12%
      Public Order
      15 ↓21%
      49 ↑20%
      Robbery
      2
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↑55%
      26 ↑37%
      Theft from Person
      3
      3 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑60%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      10 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      15 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mere is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mere safer than Pinehurst?

      Mere has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 297 crimes in the last 12 months. Pinehurst has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 591 crimes. Mere scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mere vs Pinehurst?

      Mere shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pinehurst shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Mere, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 incidents). In Pinehurst, it is Violent Crime (262 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Mere recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pinehurst recorded 93. 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 Pinehurst?

      Violent crime in Mere totalled 86 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 262 in Pinehurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mere and Pinehurst 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%). Pinehurst recorded 581 crimes previously (now 591, +1.7%).

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

      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 Pinehurst has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mere and Pinehurst?

      Mere falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst?

      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 Pinehurst on a crime map?

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