Devizes Town vs Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Devizes Town Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford Wiltshire Police

      Devizes Town vs Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Devizes Town
      Wiltshire Police
      1,848 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      11% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford
      Wiltshire Police
      612 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      13.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Devizes Town
      B Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,848
      612
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,839
      616
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.5%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11%
      13.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Devizes Town
      B Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford
      Violent Crime
      694 ↑14%
      245 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      433 ↓5%
      145 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      96 ↑19%
      32 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓56%
      31 ↓3%
      Burglary
      40 ↓37%
      33 ↑267%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      164 ↑16%
      48 ↓8%
      Drugs
      53 ↑15%
      4 ↓50%
      Public Order
      120 ↓10%
      37 ↓5%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      159 ↓10%
      12 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓45%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓60%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑22%
      19 ↑73%
      Overall Verdict
      B Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Devizes Town safer than Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Devizes Town has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,848 crimes in the last 12 months. Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 612 crimes. Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Devizes Town vs Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Devizes Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Devizes Town and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      In Devizes Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (694 incidents). In Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford, it is Violent Crime (245 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Devizes Town and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Devizes Town recorded 433 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford recorded 145. 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 Town vs Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Violent crime in Devizes Town totalled 694 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 245 in Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Devizes Town and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Devizes Town recorded 1,839 crimes (now 1,848, a change of +0.5%). Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford recorded 616 crimes previously (now 612, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Devizes Town and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 11% and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford has 13.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Devizes Town and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Devizes Town falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford 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 Town and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      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 Town or Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.