Corsham Rural vs Devizes Rural North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Corsham Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Devizes Rural North Wiltshire Police

      Corsham Rural vs Devizes Rural North Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Corsham Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      385 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% trend
      12.1% 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 Corsham Rural
      B Devizes Rural North
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      385
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      336
      156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.6%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.1%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Corsham Rural
      B Devizes Rural North
      Violent Crime
      141 ↑28%
      45 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↑56%
      25 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓38%
      15 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓53%
      8 ↑14%
      Burglary
      19 ↓47%
      7 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑11%
      30 ↑114%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      50 ↑108%
      13 ↑8%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑83%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Devizes Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 47/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Corsham Rural safer than Devizes Rural North?

      Corsham Rural has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 385 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 Corsham Rural vs Devizes Rural North?

      Corsham Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — 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 Corsham Rural and Devizes Rural North?

      In Corsham Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (141 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 Corsham Rural and Devizes Rural North?

      Corsham Rural recorded 75 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 Corsham Rural vs Devizes Rural North?

      Violent crime in Corsham Rural totalled 141 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 Corsham Rural and Devizes Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Corsham Rural recorded 336 crimes (now 385, a change of +14.6%). Devizes Rural North recorded 156 crimes previously (now 155, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Corsham Rural 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. Corsham Rural has a resolution rate of 12.1% 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 Corsham Rural and Devizes Rural North?

      Corsham Rural 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 Corsham Rural 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 Corsham Rural or Devizes Rural North on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.