Crime in Devizes North: statistics, rates and trends
678 crimes were recorded in Devizes North in the 12 months to August 2026, 202.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Devizes North at a glance
- Crime trends in Devizes North
- Types of crime in Devizes North
- Devizes North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Devizes North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Devizes North
- Demographics of Devizes North
- Questions about crime in Devizes North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (214), anti-social behaviour (190) and shoplifting (97) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 193rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Devizes North | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 678 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 202.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,346 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Devizes North peaked in the year to August 2022 (937 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (635). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 678 | 202.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 672 | 200.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 709 | 211.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 701 | 209.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 937 | 280.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 658 | 196.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 728 | 217.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 635 | 189.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 693 | 207.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
Compared with England and Wales, Devizes North recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (3.7 times the national rate), shoplifting (3.4 times the national rate) and public order (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, other theft rose from 33 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 214 | 64.0 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 56.8 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 29.0 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Public order | 48 | 14.3 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 12.6 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 40 | 12.0 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 2.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Devizes North has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Devizes North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes South | 315 | 71.7 | -65% |
| Devizes East | 525 | 66.4 | -67% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | -72% |
| Devizes Rural West | 103 | 33.8 | -83% |
| Urchfont & Bishops Cannings | 193 | 37.8 | -81% |
| The Lavingtons | 287 | 52.9 | -74% |
| Bowerhill | 170 | 38.0 | -81% |
| Melksham East | 268 | 44.1 | -78% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Devizes North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (115).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 115 |
| On or near Monday Market Street | 62 |
| On or near Maryport Street | 57 |
| On or near Wine Street | 54 |
| On or near Moyne Close | 40 |
| On or near The Old Brewery | 37 |
| On or near Snuff Street | 28 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near The Sidings | 23 |
Of the 488 crimes in Devizes North with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 190 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 32.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 23.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 15.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 9.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 3.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Devizes North has an estimated population of 3,346 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (32%, against 17%), an older population (32%, against 19%) and fewer students (2.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Devizes North average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Devizes North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Devizes North a safe place to live?
Devizes North recorded 202.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 193rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Devizes North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 214 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Devizes North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Devizes North was almost unchanged on the year before: 678 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 672 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Devizes North?
About 3,346 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Devizes North?
Devizes North 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.