Crime in Devizes Rural West: statistics, rates and trends
103 crimes were recorded in Devizes Rural West in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Devizes Rural West at a glance
- Crime trends in Devizes Rural West
- Types of crime in Devizes Rural West
- Devizes Rural West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Devizes Rural West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Devizes Rural West
- Demographics of Devizes Rural West
- Questions about crime in Devizes Rural West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (53), anti-social behaviour (17) and criminal damage and arson (10) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,667th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Devizes Rural West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 103 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.8 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,044 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Devizes Rural West peaked in the year to August 2023 (197 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (93). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 103 | 33.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 93 | 30.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 105 | 34.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 197 | 64.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 138 | 45.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 116 | 38.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 108 | 35.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 145 | 47.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 139 | 45.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 9 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (49% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 36 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 17.4 | 34.2 | +47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Devizes Rural West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Devizes Rural West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes North | 678 | 202.6 | +499% |
| Devizes South | 315 | 71.7 | +112% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | +67% |
| Devizes East | 525 | 66.4 | +96% |
| Bowerhill | 170 | 38.0 | +12% |
| The Lavingtons | 287 | 52.9 | +56% |
| Urchfont & Bishops Cannings | 193 | 37.8 | +12% |
| Melksham East | 268 | 44.1 | +30% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Devizes Rural West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bath Road” (9).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bath Road | 9 |
| On or near Ryeleaze | 7 |
| On or near Caen Hill | 5 |
| On or near Coxhill Lane | 5 |
| On or near Mead Close | 5 |
| On or near Whistley Road | 5 |
| On or near Colbourne Lane | 4 |
| On or near High Street | 4 |
| On or near Highlands | 4 |
| On or near Rusty Lane | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 86 crimes in Devizes Rural West with one. The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 28 | 32.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 19 | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 22.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 10.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
Devizes Rural West has an estimated population of 3,044 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Devizes Rural West average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Devizes Rural West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Devizes Rural West a safe place to live?
Devizes Rural West recorded 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,667th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Devizes Rural West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 53 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Devizes Rural West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Devizes Rural West was up 11% on the year before: 103 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 93 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Devizes Rural West?
About 3,044 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Devizes Rural West?
Devizes Rural West 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.