Ashton Keynes and Minety vs Devizes Rural North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Ashton Keynes and Minety Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Devizes Rural North Wiltshire Police

      Ashton Keynes and Minety vs Devizes Rural North Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Wiltshire Police
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.6% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Devizes Rural North
      Wiltshire Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashton Keynes and Minety
      B Devizes Rural North
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      142
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      152
      156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.6%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashton Keynes and Minety
      B Devizes Rural North
      Violent Crime
      52 ↑18%
      45 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↑24%
      25 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓40%
      15 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓84%
      8 ↑14%
      Burglary
      17 ↑21%
      7 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓35%
      30 ↑114%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      11 ↑0%
      13 ↑8%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ashton Keynes and Minety is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 74/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashton Keynes and Minety safer than Devizes Rural North?

      Ashton Keynes and Minety has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. Devizes Rural North has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 155 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashton Keynes and Minety vs Devizes Rural North?

      Ashton Keynes and Minety shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Devizes Rural North shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashton Keynes and Minety and Devizes Rural North?

      In Ashton Keynes and Minety, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (52 incidents). In Devizes Rural North, it is Violent Crime (45 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashton Keynes and Minety and Devizes Rural North?

      Ashton Keynes and Minety recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Devizes Rural North recorded 25. 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 Ashton Keynes and Minety vs Devizes Rural North?

      Violent crime in Ashton Keynes and Minety totalled 52 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 45 in Devizes Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashton Keynes and Minety and Devizes Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashton Keynes and Minety recorded 152 crimes (now 142, a change of -6.6%). Devizes Rural North recorded 156 crimes previously (now 155, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashton Keynes and Minety and Devizes Rural North?

      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. Ashton Keynes and Minety has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Devizes Rural North has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashton Keynes and Minety and Devizes Rural North?

      Ashton Keynes and Minety falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Devizes Rural North is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ashton Keynes and Minety and Devizes Rural North?

      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 Ashton Keynes and Minety or Devizes Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashton Keynes and Minety and Devizes Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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