Devizes Rural North vs Westcott
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Devizes Rural North vs Westcott Results
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Devizes Rural North safer than Westcott?
Devizes Rural North has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 155 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcott has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 183 crimes. Devizes Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Devizes Rural North vs Westcott?
Devizes Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westcott shows +21.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Devizes Rural North and Westcott?
In Devizes Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (45 incidents). In Westcott, it is Violent Crime (73 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Devizes Rural North and Westcott?
Devizes Rural North recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westcott recorded 28. 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 Westcott?
Violent crime in Devizes Rural North totalled 45 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 73 in Westcott. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Devizes Rural North and Westcott in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Devizes Rural North recorded 156 crimes (now 155, a change of -0.6%). Westcott recorded 151 crimes previously (now 183, +21.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Devizes Rural North and Westcott?
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 33.3% and Westcott has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Devizes Rural North and Westcott?
Devizes Rural North falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Westcott 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 Westcott?
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 Westcott on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Devizes Rural North and Westcott. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.