Derbyshire Constabulary

Is Mercia Safe?

Crime statistics for Mercia. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 24 months: June 2024 – May 2026 1,571 crimes
26 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

1,571 Crimes (last 24 months)
44.4% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓36.5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 1,571 total crimes recorded in Mercia

Violent Crime
680 43.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
212 13.5%
Public Order
148 9.4%
Vehicle Crime
128 8.1%
Other Theft
109 6.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
108 6.9%
Drugs
53 3.4%
Burglary
51 3.2%
Other Crime
49 3.1%
Shoplifting
12 0.8%
Possession of Weapons
11 0.7%
Robbery
5 0.3%
Theft from Person
3 0.2%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Mercia — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercia safe?

Mercia has a CrimeRadar safety score of 26/100, rated Below Average. A total of 610 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 36.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Mercia are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Mercia in the last 12 months?

610 crimes were recorded in Mercia in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 36.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (961 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 680 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Mercia?

The most common crime in Mercia is Violent Crime, with 680 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 111.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Mercia increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Mercia is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 36.5% — from 961 crimes in the previous 12 months to 610 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Mercia?

Mercia has a safety score of 26 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Mercia compare to the Derbyshire Constabulary average?

Mercia has a safety score of 26/100, while the Derbyshire Constabulary force area average is 29/100. Mercia is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Mercia?

44.4% of crimes recorded in Mercia resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Derbyshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Mercia?

680 violent crimes were recorded in Mercia in the last 12 months — representing 111.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 212 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Mercia last updated?

The crime data for Mercia was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Mercia with other areas?

You can compare Mercia with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.