Ashton Keynes and Minety vs Devizes Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    91/100
    Ashton Keynes and Minety Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Devizes Rural South Wiltshire Police

      Ashton Keynes and Minety vs Devizes Rural South Results

      A
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Wiltshire Police
      99 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.5% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Devizes Rural South
      Wiltshire Police
      315 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashton Keynes and Minety
      B Devizes Rural South
      Safety Score
      91/100 Very Safe
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      99
      315
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      156
      326
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓36.5%
      ↓3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashton Keynes and Minety
      B Devizes Rural South
      Violent Crime
      33 ↓34%
      152 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓50%
      39 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓33%
      6 ↓60%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓95%
      3 ↓50%
      Burglary
      13 ↓7%
      7 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓44%
      35 ↑30%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      9 ↑800%
      Public Order
      12 ↑140%
      26 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      29 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ashton Keynes and Minety is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 56/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashton Keynes and Minety safer than Devizes Rural South?

      Ashton Keynes and Minety has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 99 crimes in the last 12 months. Devizes Rural South has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 315 crimes. Ashton Keynes and Minety scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Ashton Keynes and Minety shows a year-on-year crime trend of -36.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Devizes Rural South shows -3.4% (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 South?

      In Ashton Keynes and Minety, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (33 incidents). In Devizes Rural South, it is Violent Crime (152 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 South?

      Ashton Keynes and Minety recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Devizes Rural South recorded 39. 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 South?

      Violent crime in Ashton Keynes and Minety totalled 33 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 152 in Devizes Rural South. 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 South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashton Keynes and Minety recorded 156 crimes (now 99, a change of -36.5%). Devizes Rural South recorded 326 crimes previously (now 315, -3.4%).

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

      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 100% and Devizes Rural South has 27.3%. 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 South?

      Ashton Keynes and Minety falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Devizes Rural South 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 South?

      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 South on a crime map?

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

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