Crime in Devizes North: statistics, rates and trends
669 crimes were recorded in Devizes North in the 12 months to July 2026, 199.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Devizes North
- Questions about crime in Devizes North
- About this data
669 crimes were recorded in Devizes North in the 12 months to July 2026, 199.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 211 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Devizes North has the 196th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Devizes North | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 669 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 199.9 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,346 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Devizes North was highest in the year to July 2022 (946 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (616). 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 | 669 | 199.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 692 | 206.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 689 | 205.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 714 | 213.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 946 | 282.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 652 | 194.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 721 | 215.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 616 | 184.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 724 | 216.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Devizes North 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in other theft (+18%). The largest falls were in burglary (-68%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 211 | 63.1 | 1.84 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 183 | 54.7 | 3.57 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 29.3 | 3.54 | -9% |
| Public order | 46 | 13.7 | 2.07 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 12.3 | 1.81 | -2% |
| Other theft | 40 | 12.0 | 1.87 | +18% |
| Drugs | 11 | 3.3 | 1.01 | -42% |
| Other crime | 10 | 3.0 | 1.42 | -9% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.4 | 0.68 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 2.1 | 2.15 | +133% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.8 | 0.36 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.2 | 1.45 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.9 | 0.66 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.18 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Devizes North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Devizes North recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (63.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 31.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Devizes North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Devizes North recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Devizes North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Devizes North recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Devizes North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Devizes North recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Devizes North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Devizes North recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Devizes North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Devizes North recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Devizes North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Devizes North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Devizes North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Devizes North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Devizes North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Devizes North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Devizes North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Devizes North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Devizes North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Devizes North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Devizes North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Devizes North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Devizes North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Devizes North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Devizes North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Devizes North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Devizes North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Devizes North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Devizes North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes South | 319 | 72.6 | -64% |
| Devizes East | 533 | 67.4 | -66% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | -72% |
| Devizes Rural West | 100 | 32.9 | -84% |
| Urchfont & Bishops Cannings | 198 | 38.8 | -81% |
| The Lavingtons | 289 | 53.2 | -73% |
| Bowerhill | 168 | 37.6 | -81% |
| Melksham East | 271 | 44.6 | -78% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 114 |
| On or near Monday Market Street | 62 |
| On or near Maryport Street | 59 |
| On or near Wine Street | 55 |
| On or near Moyne Close | 42 |
| On or near The Old Brewery | 37 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 25 |
| On or near Snuff Street | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Devizes North 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 183 | 27.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 22.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 6.6% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Devizes North has an estimated population of 3,346. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Devizes North sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Devizes North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.1% |
| Social rented homes | 32.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Devizes North a safe place to live?
Devizes North recorded 199.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (183).
Is crime in Devizes North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Devizes North was down 3% on the year before: 669 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 692 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Devizes North?
Devizes North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.