Broad Street Area vs Devizes Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Broad Street Area Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Devizes Rural South Wiltshire Police

      Broad Street Area vs Devizes Rural South Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Broad Street Area
      Wiltshire Police
      654 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.8% trend
      23.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Devizes Rural South
      Wiltshire Police
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broad Street Area
      B Devizes Rural South
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      654
      357
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      618
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.8%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.6%
      21.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broad Street Area
      B Devizes Rural South
      Violent Crime
      190 ↑14%
      179 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↓14%
      43 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑43%
      10 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑8%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      13 ↑18%
      8 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓22%
      34 ↑26%
      Drugs
      21 ↓25%
      9 ↑350%
      Public Order
      57 ↑6%
      28 ↑4%
      Robbery
      8 ↓20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      97 ↑37%
      3
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑13%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑47%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑0%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓14%
      32 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Devizes Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 30/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broad Street Area safer than Devizes Rural South?

      Broad Street Area has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 654 crimes in the last 12 months. Devizes Rural South has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 357 crimes. Devizes Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broad Street Area vs Devizes Rural South?

      Broad Street Area shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.8% — 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 Broad Street Area and Devizes Rural South?

      In Broad Street Area, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (190 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 Broad Street Area and Devizes Rural South?

      Broad Street Area recorded 105 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 Broad Street Area vs Devizes Rural South?

      Violent crime in Broad Street Area totalled 190 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 Broad Street Area and Devizes Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broad Street Area recorded 618 crimes (now 654, a change of +5.8%). Devizes Rural South recorded 338 crimes previously (now 357, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broad Street Area 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. Broad Street Area has a resolution rate of 23.6% 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 Broad Street Area and Devizes Rural South?

      Broad Street Area 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 Broad Street Area 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 Broad Street Area or Devizes Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broad Street Area 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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