Crime in Devizes East: statistics, rates and trends
533 crimes were recorded in Devizes East in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Devizes East at a glance
- Crime trends in Devizes East
- Types of crime in Devizes East
- Devizes East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Devizes East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Devizes East
- Population and deprivation in Devizes East
- Questions about crime in Devizes East
- About this data
533 crimes were recorded in Devizes East in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 251 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Devizes East has the 2,341st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Devizes East | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 533 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.4 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,907 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Devizes East was highest in the year to July 2021 (610 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (526). Over the whole period it fell 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 533 | 67.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 544 | 68.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 526 | 66.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 554 | 70.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 582 | 73.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 610 | 77.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 537 | 67.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 577 | 73.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 582 | 73.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Devizes East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+32%) and anti-social behaviour (+20%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-44%) and other theft (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 251 | 31.7 | 0.93 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 14.4 | 0.94 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 6.3 | 0.93 | +32% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.0 | 0.37 | -44% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -27% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.9 | 0.58 | -6% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.4 | 0.39 | -21% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 0.42 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.08 | -77% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.26 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Devizes East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Devizes East recorded 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Devizes East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Devizes East recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Devizes East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Devizes East recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Devizes East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Devizes East recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Devizes East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Devizes East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Devizes East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Devizes East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Devizes East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Devizes East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Devizes East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Devizes East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Devizes East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Devizes East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Devizes East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Devizes East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Devizes East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Devizes East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Devizes East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Devizes East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Devizes East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Devizes East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Devizes East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Devizes East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Devizes East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes South | 319 | 72.6 | +8% |
| Devizes North | 669 | 199.9 | +197% |
| Urchfont & Bishops Cannings | 198 | 38.8 | -42% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | -16% |
| Devizes Rural West | 100 | 32.9 | -51% |
| The Lavingtons | 289 | 53.2 | -21% |
| Calne South | 149 | 40.5 | -40% |
| Calne Central | 316 | 70.7 | +5% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Devizes East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Estcourt Crescent | 55 |
| On or near Longcroft Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Wadworth Road | 32 |
| On or near Chivers Road | 31 |
| On or near Estcourt Street | 27 |
| On or near Canal Way | 22 |
| On or near A342 | 15 |
| On or near Brickham Road | 15 |
| On or near Eastleigh Road | 15 |
| On or near Wordsworth Way | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Devizes East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 180 | 33.8% |
| Not recorded | 114 | 21.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Devizes East has an estimated population of 7,907. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Devizes East sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Devizes East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Devizes East a safe place to live?
Devizes East recorded 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Devizes East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Devizes East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Devizes East was down 2% on the year before: 533 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 544 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Devizes East?
Devizes East is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Devizes East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.