Mere vs Westcott

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Mere Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Westcott Wiltshire Police

      Mere vs Westcott Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Mere
      Wiltshire Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.2% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Westcott
      Wiltshire Police
      183 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.2% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mere
      B Westcott
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      297
      183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      247
      151
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.2%
      ↑21.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mere
      B Westcott
      Violent Crime
      86 ↑54%
      73 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑8%
      28 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑73%
      14 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓33%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      25 ↑178%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓14%
      18 ↓5%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      15 ↓21%
      13 ↑18%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      17 ↑55%
      4 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mere safer than Westcott?

      Mere has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 297 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcott has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 183 crimes. Westcott scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mere vs Westcott?

      Mere shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westcott shows +21.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Mere, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 incidents). In Westcott, it is Violent Crime (73 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Mere recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westcott recorded 28. 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 Westcott?

      Violent crime in Mere totalled 86 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 73 in Westcott. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mere and Westcott 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%). Westcott recorded 151 crimes previously (now 183, +21.2%).

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

      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 Westcott has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mere and Westcott?

      Mere falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Westcott 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 Westcott?

      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 Westcott on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mere and Westcott. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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