Crime in Devizes Rural West: statistics, rates and trends
100 crimes were recorded in Devizes Rural West in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Devizes Rural West
- Questions about crime in Devizes Rural West
- About this data
100 crimes were recorded in Devizes Rural West in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 51 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Devizes Rural West has the 3,688th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Devizes Rural West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 100 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.9 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,044 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Devizes Rural West was highest in the year to July 2023 (210 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (98). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 100 | 32.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 98 | 32.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 104 | 34.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 210 | 69.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 120 | 39.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 124 | 40.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 111 | 36.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 138 | 45.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 141 | 46.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 7 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Devizes Rural West 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 violence and sexual offences (+34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 16.8 | 0.49 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.6 | 0.36 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -31% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.3 | 0.36 | +17% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.0 | 0.30 | +50% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +0% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.0 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.0 | 0.30 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Devizes Rural West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Devizes Rural West recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 51.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Devizes Rural West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Devizes Rural West recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Devizes Rural West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Devizes Rural West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Devizes Rural West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Devizes Rural West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Devizes Rural West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Devizes Rural West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Devizes Rural West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Devizes Rural West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Devizes Rural West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Devizes Rural West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Devizes Rural West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Devizes Rural West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Devizes Rural West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Devizes Rural West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Devizes Rural West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes North | 669 | 199.9 | +509% |
| Devizes South | 319 | 72.6 | +121% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | +72% |
| Devizes East | 533 | 67.4 | +105% |
| Bowerhill | 168 | 37.6 | +14% |
| The Lavingtons | 289 | 53.2 | +62% |
| Urchfont & Bishops Cannings | 198 | 38.8 | +18% |
| Melksham East | 271 | 44.6 | +36% |
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 Rural West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bath Road | 11 |
| On or near Ryeleaze | 7 |
| On or near Whistley Road | 6 |
| On or near Caen Hill | 5 |
| On or near Colbourne Lane | 5 |
| On or near Coxhill Lane | 5 |
| On or near Highlands | 4 |
| On or near Rusty Lane | 4 |
| On or near Devizes Road | 3 |
| On or near High Street | 3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Devizes Rural West 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 | 26 | 26.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 19 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 19.0% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 17.0% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.0% |
Devizes Rural West has an estimated population of 3,044. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Devizes Rural West sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Devizes Rural West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Devizes Rural West a safe place to live?
Devizes Rural West recorded 32.9 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 Rural West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 51 reports in the 12 months to July 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 2% on the year before: 100 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 98 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Devizes Rural West?
Devizes Rural West 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 Rural West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.