Devizes Rural South vs Walcot West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Devizes Rural South vs Walcot West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Devizes Rural South safer than Walcot West?
Devizes Rural South has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 357 crimes in the last 12 months. Walcot West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 192 crimes. Walcot West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Devizes Rural South vs Walcot West?
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. Walcot West shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Devizes Rural South and Walcot West?
In Devizes Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (179 incidents). In Walcot West, it is Violent Crime (92 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Devizes Rural South and Walcot West?
Devizes Rural South recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walcot West recorded 33. 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 Walcot West?
Violent crime in Devizes Rural South totalled 179 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 92 in Walcot West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Devizes Rural South and Walcot West 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%). Walcot West recorded 195 crimes previously (now 192, -1.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Devizes Rural South and Walcot West?
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 Walcot West has 9.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Devizes Rural South and Walcot West?
Devizes Rural South falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Walcot West 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 Walcot West?
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 Walcot West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Devizes Rural South and Walcot West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.