Crime in Devizes South: statistics, rates and trends

319 crimes were recorded in Devizes South in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 138 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Devizes South has the 2,121st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Devizes South was highest in the year to July 2023 (432 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (319). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Devizes South 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 falls were in public order (-36%).

Violence and sexual offences in Devizes South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Devizes South recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 43.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Devizes South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Devizes South recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Devizes South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Devizes South recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Devizes South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Devizes South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Devizes South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Devizes South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Devizes South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Devizes South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Devizes South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Devizes South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Devizes South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Devizes South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Devizes South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Devizes South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Devizes South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Devizes South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Devizes South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Devizes South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Devizes South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Devizes South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Devizes South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Devizes South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Devizes South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Devizes South.

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Devizes South 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.

Devizes South has an estimated population of 4,394. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Devizes South sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.