Penhill vs Devauden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Penhill Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Devauden Gwent Police

      Penhill vs Devauden Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Penhill
      Wiltshire Police
      2,444 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      16.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Devauden
      Gwent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓68.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penhill
      B Devauden
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,444
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,471
      44
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↓68.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penhill
      B Devauden
      Violent Crime
      911 ↓1%
      4 ↓76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      425 ↓6%
      4 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      124 ↑7%
      1 ↓80%
      Vehicle Crime
      118 ↑37%
      2
      Burglary
      38 ↓14%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      193 ↑11%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      51 ↓20%
      0
      Public Order
      181 ↑6%
      1 ↓80%
      Robbery
      9 ↓18%
      0
      Shoplifting
      289 ↓13%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓19%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑58%
      0
      Other Crime
      47 ↑0%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Devauden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penhill safer than Devauden?

      Penhill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,444 crimes in the last 12 months. Devauden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Devauden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penhill vs Devauden?

      Penhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Devauden shows -68.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penhill and Devauden?

      In Penhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (911 incidents). In Devauden, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penhill and Devauden?

      Penhill recorded 425 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Devauden recorded 4. 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 Penhill vs Devauden?

      Violent crime in Penhill totalled 911 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Devauden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penhill and Devauden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penhill recorded 2,471 crimes (now 2,444, a change of -1.1%). Devauden recorded 44 crimes previously (now 14, -68.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penhill 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. Penhill has a resolution rate of 16.9% and Devauden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penhill and Devauden?

      Penhill 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 Penhill 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 Penhill or Devauden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penhill and Devauden. 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.