Crime in Devizes East: statistics, rates and trends
525 crimes were recorded in Devizes East in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Devizes East
- Questions about crime in Devizes East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (247), anti-social behaviour (115) and criminal damage and arson (47) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,367th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Devizes East | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 525 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.4 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,907 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Devizes East of any year here (525 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 525 | 66.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 549 | 69.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 530 | 67.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 547 | 69.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 582 | 73.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 609 | 77.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 530 | 67.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 580 | 73.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 569 | 72.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (66% below) and other theft (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 91 to 115, while shoplifting fell from 43 to 23 and other theft fell from 28 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 247 | 31.2 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 14.5 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -47% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Devizes East; the highest is Devizes North (202.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Devizes Rural West (33.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Devizes East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes South | 315 | 71.7 | +8% |
| Devizes North | 678 | 202.6 | +205% |
| Urchfont & Bishops Cannings | 193 | 37.8 | -43% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | -15% |
| Devizes Rural West | 103 | 33.8 | -49% |
| The Lavingtons | 287 | 52.9 | -20% |
| Calne South | 149 | 40.5 | -39% |
| Calne Central | 303 | 67.8 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Devizes East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Estcourt Crescent” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Estcourt Crescent | 53 |
| On or near Chivers Road | 38 |
| On or near Longcroft Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Wadworth Road | 30 |
| On or near Estcourt Street | 27 |
| On or near Canal Way | 20 |
| On or near A342 | 14 |
| On or near Eastleigh Road | 13 |
| On or near Brickham Road | 12 |
| On or near Roseland Avenue | 11 |
Of the 410 crimes in Devizes East with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 115 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 186 | 45.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 20.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Devizes East has an estimated population of 7,907 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Devizes East average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Devizes East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Devizes East a safe place to live?
Devizes East recorded 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,367th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Devizes East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 247 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Devizes East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Devizes East was down 4% on the year before: 525 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 549 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Devizes East?
About 7,907 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Devizes East?
Devizes East is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.