Devizes Rural South vs Shaw and Eastleaze

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Devizes Rural South Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Shaw and Eastleaze Wiltshire Police

      Devizes Rural South vs Shaw and Eastleaze Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Devizes Rural South
      Wiltshire Police
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      21.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Shaw and Eastleaze
      Wiltshire Police
      134 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Devizes Rural South
      B Shaw and Eastleaze
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      357
      134
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      338
      148
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↓9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Devizes Rural South
      B Shaw and Eastleaze
      Violent Crime
      179 ↑30%
      41 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓7%
      45 ↑36%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓38%
      10 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓38%
      3 ↓67%
      Burglary
      8 ↓50%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑26%
      10 ↑0%
      Drugs
      9 ↑350%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      28 ↑4%
      12 ↑50%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      3
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      32 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shaw and Eastleaze is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Devizes Rural South safer than Shaw and Eastleaze?

      Devizes Rural South has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 357 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaw and Eastleaze has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 134 crimes. Shaw and Eastleaze scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Devizes Rural South vs Shaw and Eastleaze?

      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. Shaw and Eastleaze shows -9.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Devizes Rural South and Shaw and Eastleaze?

      In Devizes Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (179 incidents). In Shaw and Eastleaze, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (45 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Devizes Rural South and Shaw and Eastleaze?

      Devizes Rural South recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaw and Eastleaze recorded 45. 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 Shaw and Eastleaze?

      Violent crime in Devizes Rural South totalled 179 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 41 in Shaw and Eastleaze. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Devizes Rural South and Shaw and Eastleaze 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%). Shaw and Eastleaze recorded 148 crimes previously (now 134, -9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Devizes Rural South and Shaw and Eastleaze?

      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 Shaw and Eastleaze has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Devizes Rural South and Shaw and Eastleaze?

      Devizes Rural South falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Shaw and Eastleaze 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 Shaw and Eastleaze?

      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 Shaw and Eastleaze on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Devizes Rural South and Shaw and Eastleaze. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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