Romsey Town vs Devauden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Romsey Town Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Devauden Gwent Police

      Romsey Town vs Devauden Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Romsey Town
      Hampshire Constabulary
      998 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.9% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Devauden
      Gwent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓68.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Romsey Town
      B Devauden
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      998
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,329
      44
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.9%
      ↓68.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Romsey Town
      B Devauden
      Violent Crime
      405 ↓11%
      4 ↓76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↓14%
      4 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      55 ↓69%
      1 ↓80%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↓36%
      2
      Burglary
      57 ↑4%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓52%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      14 ↓22%
      0
      Public Order
      70 ↓18%
      1 ↓80%
      Robbery
      14 ↑600%
      0
      Shoplifting
      132 ↓20%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓62%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑70%
      0
      Other Crime
      19 ↓49%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Devauden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Romsey Town safer than Devauden?

      Romsey Town has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 998 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 Romsey Town vs Devauden?

      Romsey Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.9% — 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 Romsey Town and Devauden?

      In Romsey Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (405 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 Romsey Town and Devauden?

      Romsey Town recorded 113 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 Romsey Town vs Devauden?

      Violent crime in Romsey Town totalled 405 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 Romsey Town and Devauden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Romsey Town recorded 1,329 crimes (now 998, a change of -24.9%). Devauden recorded 44 crimes previously (now 14, -68.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Romsey Town 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. Romsey Town has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Devauden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Romsey Town and Devauden?

      Romsey Town falls within the Hampshire 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 Romsey Town 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 Romsey Town or Devauden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Romsey Town 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.