Bradford On Avon Rural vs Devizes Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Bradford On Avon Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Devizes Rural South Wiltshire Police

      Bradford On Avon Rural vs Devizes Rural South Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Bradford On Avon Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      252 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Devizes Rural South
      Wiltshire Police
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      21.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bradford On Avon Rural
      B Devizes Rural South
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      252
      357
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      196
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.6%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      21.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bradford On Avon Rural
      B Devizes Rural South
      Violent Crime
      93 ↑27%
      179 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      63 ↑70%
      43 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓8%
      10 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓75%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      21 ↑24%
      8 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↑138%
      34 ↑26%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      9 ↑350%
      Public Order
      11 ↓27%
      28 ↑4%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      0
      3
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑100%
      32 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bradford On Avon Rural is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bradford On Avon Rural safer than Devizes Rural South?

      Bradford On Avon Rural has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 252 crimes in the last 12 months. Devizes Rural South has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 357 crimes. Bradford On Avon Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bradford On Avon Rural vs Devizes Rural South?

      Bradford On Avon Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Devizes Rural South shows +5.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bradford On Avon Rural and Devizes Rural South?

      In Bradford On Avon Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (93 incidents). In Devizes Rural South, it is Violent Crime (179 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bradford On Avon Rural and Devizes Rural South?

      Bradford On Avon Rural recorded 63 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Devizes Rural South recorded 43. 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 Bradford On Avon Rural vs Devizes Rural South?

      Violent crime in Bradford On Avon Rural totalled 93 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 179 in Devizes Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bradford On Avon Rural and Devizes Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bradford On Avon Rural recorded 196 crimes (now 252, a change of +28.6%). Devizes Rural South recorded 338 crimes previously (now 357, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bradford On Avon Rural 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. Bradford On Avon Rural has a resolution rate of 50% and Devizes Rural South has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bradford On Avon Rural and Devizes Rural South?

      Bradford On Avon Rural 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 Bradford On Avon Rural 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 Bradford On Avon Rural or Devizes Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bradford On Avon Rural 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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