Melksham Rural North vs Devauden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Melksham Rural North Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Devauden Gwent Police

      Melksham Rural North vs Devauden Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Melksham Rural North
      Wiltshire Police
      592 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.8% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Devauden
      Gwent Police
      23 crimes / 12m
      ↓54% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melksham Rural North
      B Devauden
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      592
      23
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      671
      50
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.8%
      ↓54%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melksham Rural North
      B Devauden
      Violent Crime
      249 ↓15%
      6 ↓73%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑5%
      6 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓28%
      2 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      17 ↑6%
      2 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      58 ↓9%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      29 ↑142%
      0
      Public Order
      42 ↑8%
      2 ↓71%
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓7%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      15 ↓38%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Devauden is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 32/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Melksham Rural North safer than Devauden?

      Melksham Rural North has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 592 crimes in the last 12 months. Devauden has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 23 crimes. Devauden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melksham Rural North vs Devauden?

      Melksham Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Devauden shows -54% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melksham Rural North and Devauden?

      In Melksham Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (249 incidents). In Devauden, it is Violent Crime (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melksham Rural North and Devauden?

      Melksham Rural North recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Devauden recorded 6. 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 Melksham Rural North vs Devauden?

      Violent crime in Melksham Rural North totalled 249 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Devauden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Rural North and Devauden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melksham Rural North recorded 671 crimes (now 592, a change of -11.8%). Devauden recorded 50 crimes previously (now 23, -54%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melksham Rural North and Devauden?

      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. Melksham Rural North has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Devauden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melksham Rural North and Devauden?

      Melksham Rural North falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Devauden is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Melksham Rural North and Devauden?

      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 Melksham Rural North or Devauden on a crime map?

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

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