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Crime in Mere

Mere had 39 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 42nd of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was down 33% on the three months before.

BA12, Wiltshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mere

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49.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
42 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
-33%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 21 Apr 19 May 9 Jun 18 Jul 12 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mere. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1128%
anti-social behaviour718%
vehicle crime615%
burglary410%
public order410%
theft38%
criminal damage25%
shoplifting13%

Mere against Wiltshire

TypeMere per 1,000Middle Wiltshire areaChange
Violence13.818.2▼ 62%
Burglary51.6–
Vehicle crime7.51.5–
Anti-social behaviour8.811.4–
Theft and robbery3.83.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Gillingham59.9▲ 35%
Mere49.1▼ 33%
Bourton20–
See every Wiltshire area ranked on the crime in Wiltshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Mere a safe area?

Mere had about 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 42 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Mere?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (11), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and vehicle crime (6).