Wells City vs Devauden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Wells City Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Devauden Gwent Police

      Wells City vs Devauden Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wells City
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,034 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.7% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Devauden
      Gwent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓68.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wells City
      B Devauden
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,034
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      978
      44
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.7%
      ↓68.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wells City
      B Devauden
      Violent Crime
      391 ↑0%
      4 ↓76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      136 ↑15%
      4 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓12%
      1 ↓80%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑7%
      2
      Burglary
      39 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      75 ↑23%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      13 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      109 ↑12%
      1 ↓80%
      Robbery
      24 ↑85%
      0
      Shoplifting
      152 ↑3%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓33%
      0
      Other Crime
      17 ↑0%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Devauden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wells City safer than Devauden?

      Wells City has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,034 crimes in the last 12 months. Devauden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Devauden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wells City vs Devauden?

      Wells City shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Devauden shows -68.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wells City and Devauden?

      In Wells City, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (391 incidents). In Devauden, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wells City and Devauden?

      Wells City recorded 136 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Devauden recorded 4. 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 Wells City vs Devauden?

      Violent crime in Wells City totalled 391 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Devauden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wells City and Devauden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wells City recorded 978 crimes (now 1,034, a change of +5.7%). Devauden recorded 44 crimes previously (now 14, -68.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wells City and Devauden?

      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. Wells City has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Devauden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wells City and Devauden?

      Wells City falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Devauden is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Wells City and Devauden?

      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 Wells City or Devauden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wells City and Devauden. 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.