Devizes Rural North vs Melksham Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Devizes Rural North vs Melksham 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 Devizes Rural North safer than Melksham Rural South?
Devizes Rural North has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 207 crimes in the last 12 months. Melksham Rural South has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 123 crimes. Melksham Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Devizes Rural North vs Melksham Rural South?
Devizes Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Melksham Rural South shows -34.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Devizes Rural North and Melksham Rural South?
In Devizes Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 incidents). In Melksham Rural South, it is Violent Crime (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Devizes Rural North and Melksham Rural South?
Devizes Rural North recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Melksham Rural South recorded 30. 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 Devizes Rural North vs Melksham Rural South?
Violent crime in Devizes Rural North totalled 76 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 in Melksham Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Devizes Rural North and Melksham Rural South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Devizes Rural North recorded 162 crimes (now 207, a change of +27.8%). Melksham Rural South recorded 187 crimes previously (now 123, -34.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Devizes Rural North and Melksham 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. Devizes Rural North has a resolution rate of 15.4% and Melksham Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Devizes Rural North and Melksham Rural South?
Devizes Rural North falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Melksham 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 Devizes Rural North and Melksham 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 Devizes Rural North or Melksham Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Devizes Rural North and Melksham Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.