Crime in Devizes South: statistics, rates and trends
315 crimes were recorded in Devizes South in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Devizes South at a glance
- Crime trends in Devizes South
- Types of crime in Devizes South
- Devizes South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Devizes South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Devizes South
- Demographics of Devizes South
- Questions about crime in Devizes South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (137), anti-social behaviour (80) and criminal damage and arson (34) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,155th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Devizes South | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 315 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.7 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,394 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Devizes South of any year here (315 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 315 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 332 | 75.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 367 | 83.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 410 | 93.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 374 | 85.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 358 | 81.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 366 | 83.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 344 | 78.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 353 | 80.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (32% below) was well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 31 to 20 and criminal damage and arson fell from 41 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 31.2 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 18.2 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 20 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Devizes South; the highest is Devizes North (202.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Devizes Rural West (33.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Devizes South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes East | 525 | 66.4 | -7% |
| Devizes North | 678 | 202.6 | +183% |
| Urchfont & Bishops Cannings | 193 | 37.8 | -47% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | -21% |
| Devizes Rural West | 103 | 33.8 | -53% |
| The Lavingtons | 287 | 52.9 | -26% |
| Bowerhill | 170 | 38.0 | -47% |
| Calne South | 149 | 40.5 | -43% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Devizes South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (73).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 73 |
| On or near Bridewell Street | 31 |
| On or near Sheep Street | 25 |
| On or near Rendells Court | 20 |
| On or near Southbroom Road | 17 |
| On or near Queen'S Road | 16 |
| On or near Southgate Close | 12 |
| On or near Hare And Hounds Street | 11 |
| On or near Charles Morrison Close | 9 |
| On or near John Rennie Close | 9 |
Of the 235 crimes in Devizes South with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 20.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 18.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 4.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Devizes South has an estimated population of 4,394 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Devizes South average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Devizes South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Devizes South a safe place to live?
Devizes South recorded 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,155th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Devizes South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 137 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Devizes South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Devizes South was down 5% on the year before: 315 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 332 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Devizes South?
About 4,394 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Devizes South?
Devizes South 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.