Sherborne vs Devauden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Sherborne Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Devauden Gwent Police

      Sherborne vs Devauden Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Sherborne
      Dorset Police
      667 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.2% trend
      0% 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 Sherborne
      B Devauden
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      667
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      929
      44
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓28.2%
      ↓68.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sherborne
      B Devauden
      Violent Crime
      209 ↓32%
      4 ↓76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      190 ↓8%
      4 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      50 ↓7%
      1 ↓80%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓58%
      2
      Burglary
      26 ↓4%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓24%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      0
      Public Order
      25 ↓58%
      1 ↓80%
      Robbery
      1 ↓88%
      0
      Shoplifting
      91 ↓39%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Devauden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 34/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sherborne safer than Devauden?

      Sherborne has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 667 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 Sherborne vs Devauden?

      Sherborne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Sherborne and Devauden?

      In Sherborne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (209 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 Sherborne and Devauden?

      Sherborne recorded 190 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 Sherborne vs Devauden?

      Violent crime in Sherborne totalled 209 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 Sherborne and Devauden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sherborne recorded 929 crimes (now 667, a change of -28.2%). Devauden recorded 44 crimes previously (now 14, -68.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sherborne 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. Sherborne has a resolution rate of 0% and Devauden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sherborne and Devauden?

      Sherborne falls within the Dorset Police 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 Sherborne 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 Sherborne or Devauden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sherborne 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.