Cricklade and Purton vs Devizes Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cricklade and Purton vs Devizes Rural South 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 Cricklade and Purton safer than Devizes Rural South?
Cricklade and Purton has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 526 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 Cricklade and Purton vs Devizes Rural South?
Cricklade and Purton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.2% — 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 Cricklade and Purton and Devizes Rural South?
In Cricklade and Purton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 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 Cricklade and Purton and Devizes Rural South?
Cricklade and Purton recorded 76 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 Cricklade and Purton vs Devizes Rural South?
Violent crime in Cricklade and Purton totalled 257 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 Cricklade and Purton and Devizes Rural South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cricklade and Purton recorded 449 crimes (now 526, a change of +17.2%). Devizes Rural South recorded 338 crimes previously (now 357, +5.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cricklade and Purton 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. Cricklade and Purton has a resolution rate of 15.9% 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 Cricklade and Purton and Devizes Rural South?
Cricklade and Purton 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 Cricklade and Purton 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 Cricklade and Purton or Devizes Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cricklade and Purton and Devizes Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.