Chippenham Town South vs Devizes Rural North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chippenham Town South vs Devizes Rural North Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chippenham Town South safer than Devizes Rural North?
Chippenham Town South has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 601 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 Chippenham Town South vs Devizes Rural North?
Chippenham Town South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.2% — 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 Chippenham Town South and Devizes Rural North?
In Chippenham Town South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (261 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 Chippenham Town South and Devizes Rural North?
Chippenham Town South recorded 118 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 Chippenham Town South vs Devizes Rural North?
Violent crime in Chippenham Town South totalled 261 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 Chippenham Town South and Devizes Rural North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chippenham Town South recorded 588 crimes (now 601, a change of +2.2%). Devizes Rural North recorded 156 crimes previously (now 155, -0.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chippenham Town South 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. Chippenham Town South has a resolution rate of 15.2% 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 Chippenham Town South and Devizes Rural North?
Chippenham Town South 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 Chippenham Town South 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 Chippenham Town South or Devizes Rural North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chippenham Town South and Devizes Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.