Devizes Rural South vs Melksham Rural North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Devizes Rural South vs Melksham Rural North 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 South safer than Melksham Rural North?
Devizes Rural South has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 357 crimes in the last 12 months. Melksham Rural North has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 592 crimes. Devizes Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Devizes Rural South vs Melksham Rural North?
Devizes Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Melksham Rural North shows -11.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Devizes Rural South and Melksham Rural North?
In Devizes Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (179 incidents). In Melksham Rural North, it is Violent Crime (249 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Devizes Rural South and Melksham Rural North?
Devizes Rural South recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Melksham Rural North recorded 116. 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 South vs Melksham Rural North?
Violent crime in Devizes Rural South totalled 179 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 249 in Melksham Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Devizes Rural South and Melksham Rural North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Devizes Rural South recorded 338 crimes (now 357, a change of +5.6%). Melksham Rural North recorded 671 crimes previously (now 592, -11.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Devizes Rural South and Melksham 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. Devizes Rural South has a resolution rate of 21.7% and Melksham Rural North has 20.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Devizes Rural South and Melksham Rural North?
Devizes Rural South falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Melksham 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 Devizes Rural South and Melksham 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 Devizes Rural South or Melksham Rural North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Devizes Rural South and Melksham Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.