Castle Road and Bishopdown vs Devizes Rural North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Castle Road and Bishopdown Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Devizes Rural North Wiltshire Police

      Castle Road and Bishopdown vs Devizes Rural North Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Castle Road and Bishopdown
      Wiltshire Police
      661 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      25% 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 Castle Road and Bishopdown
      B Devizes Rural North
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      661
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      616
      156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.3%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle Road and Bishopdown
      B Devizes Rural North
      Violent Crime
      240 ↓4%
      45 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↓11%
      25 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑14%
      15 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓23%
      8 ↑14%
      Burglary
      15 ↓21%
      7 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑13%
      30 ↑114%
      Drugs
      10 ↑0%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      55 ↑49%
      13 ↑8%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      84 ↑190%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Devizes Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 26/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle Road and Bishopdown safer than Devizes Rural North?

      Castle Road and Bishopdown has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 661 crimes in the last 12 months. Devizes Rural North has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 155 crimes. Devizes Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle Road and Bishopdown vs Devizes Rural North?

      Castle Road and Bishopdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Castle Road and Bishopdown and Devizes Rural North?

      In Castle Road and Bishopdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (240 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 Castle Road and Bishopdown and Devizes Rural North?

      Castle Road and Bishopdown recorded 126 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 Castle Road and Bishopdown vs Devizes Rural North?

      Violent crime in Castle Road and Bishopdown totalled 240 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 Castle Road and Bishopdown and Devizes Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castle Road and Bishopdown recorded 616 crimes (now 661, a change of +7.3%). Devizes Rural North recorded 156 crimes previously (now 155, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle Road and Bishopdown 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. Castle Road and Bishopdown has a resolution rate of 25% 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 Castle Road and Bishopdown and Devizes Rural North?

      Castle Road and Bishopdown 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 Castle Road and Bishopdown 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 Castle Road and Bishopdown or Devizes Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castle Road and Bishopdown 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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