Shirley and Freemantle vs Devauden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Shirley and Freemantle Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Devauden Gwent Police

      Shirley and Freemantle vs Devauden Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Shirley and Freemantle
      Hampshire Constabulary
      5,569 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.4% trend
      30.3% 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 Shirley and Freemantle
      B Devauden
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,569
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,786
      44
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.4%
      ↓68.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shirley and Freemantle
      B Devauden
      Violent Crime
      2,165 ↑16%
      4 ↓76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      510 ↑29%
      4 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      321 ↑30%
      1 ↓80%
      Vehicle Crime
      284 ↑25%
      2
      Burglary
      225 ↑30%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      338 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      301 ↑27%
      0
      Public Order
      535 ↑9%
      1 ↓80%
      Robbery
      108 ↑145%
      0
      Shoplifting
      478 ↓11%
      0
      Theft from Person
      23 ↓34%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      71 ↑18%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      116 ↑55%
      0
      Other Crime
      94 ↑45%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Devauden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shirley and Freemantle safer than Devauden?

      Shirley and Freemantle has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,569 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 Shirley and Freemantle vs Devauden?

      Shirley and Freemantle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.4% — 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 Shirley and Freemantle and Devauden?

      In Shirley and Freemantle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,165 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 Shirley and Freemantle and Devauden?

      Shirley and Freemantle recorded 510 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 Shirley and Freemantle vs Devauden?

      Violent crime in Shirley and Freemantle totalled 2,165 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 Shirley and Freemantle and Devauden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shirley and Freemantle recorded 4,786 crimes (now 5,569, a change of +16.4%). Devauden recorded 44 crimes previously (now 14, -68.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shirley and Freemantle 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. Shirley and Freemantle has a resolution rate of 30.3% and Devauden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shirley and Freemantle and Devauden?

      Shirley and Freemantle 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 Shirley and Freemantle 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 Shirley and Freemantle or Devauden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shirley and Freemantle 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.