Covingham vs Devizes Rural North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Covingham Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Devizes Rural North Wiltshire Police

      Covingham vs Devizes Rural North Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Covingham
      Wiltshire Police
      246 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.4% trend
      3.8% 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 Covingham
      B Devizes Rural North
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      246
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      245
      156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.4%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      3.8%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Covingham
      B Devizes Rural North
      Violent Crime
      93 ↑7%
      45 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↑16%
      25 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑114%
      15 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓82%
      8 ↑14%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      7 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑33%
      30 ↑114%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      17 ↓6%
      13 ↑8%
      Robbery
      4
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      40 ↓11%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑11%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Devizes Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 63/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Covingham safer than Devizes Rural North?

      Covingham has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 246 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 Covingham vs Devizes Rural North?

      Covingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.4% — 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 Covingham and Devizes Rural North?

      In Covingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (93 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 Covingham and Devizes Rural North?

      Covingham recorded 36 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 Covingham vs Devizes Rural North?

      Violent crime in Covingham totalled 93 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 Covingham and Devizes Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Covingham recorded 245 crimes (now 246, a change of +0.4%). Devizes Rural North recorded 156 crimes previously (now 155, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Covingham 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. Covingham has a resolution rate of 3.8% 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 Covingham and Devizes Rural North?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Covingham 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.