Crime in The Lavingtons: statistics, rates and trends
287 crimes were recorded in The Lavingtons in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in The Lavingtons at a glance
- Crime trends in The Lavingtons
- Types of crime in The Lavingtons
- The Lavingtons compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in The Lavingtons
- What happened after crimes were reported in The Lavingtons
- Demographics of The Lavingtons
- Questions about crime in The Lavingtons
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (142), anti-social behaviour (41) and other crime (41) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,909th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | The Lavingtons | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 287 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,429 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in The Lavingtons peaked in the year to August 2018 (357 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (244). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 287 | 52.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 256 | 47.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 264 | 48.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 335 | 61.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 312 | 57.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 244 | 44.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 327 | 60.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 258 | 47.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 357 | 65.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
Compared with England and Wales, The Lavingtons recorded notably more other crime (3.6 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (51% below) and criminal damage and arson (32% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 31 to 41 and violence and sexual offences rose from 116 to 142.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 26.2 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 7.6 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Other crime | 41 | 7.6 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 19 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than The Lavingtons; 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 The Lavingtons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes Rural West | 103 | 33.8 | -36% |
| Devizes South | 315 | 71.7 | +36% |
| Urchfont & Bishops Cannings | 193 | 37.8 | -28% |
| Devizes North | 678 | 202.6 | +283% |
| Devizes East | 525 | 66.4 | +26% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | +7% |
| Bowerhill | 170 | 38.0 | -28% |
| Ethandune | 341 | 68.8 | +30% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in The Lavingtons over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Victoria Park” (99).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Victoria Park | 99 |
| On or near Wheatsheaf Mews | 17 |
| On or near Chitham Close | 14 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near White Street | 11 |
| On or near Russell Mill Lane | 10 |
| On or near Newby Close | 8 |
| On or near Davis Road | 6 |
| On or near Fiddington Clay | 6 |
| On or near Park Road | 6 |
Of the 246 crimes in The Lavingtons with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 82 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 20.3% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 15.9% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 9.3% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 3.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
The Lavingtons has an estimated population of 5,429 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up The Lavingtons average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | The Lavingtons | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is The Lavingtons a safe place to live?
The Lavingtons recorded 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,909th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in The Lavingtons?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 142 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (41).
Is crime in The Lavingtons going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Lavingtons was up 12% on the year before: 287 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 256 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of The Lavingtons?
About 5,429 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers The Lavingtons?
The Lavingtons 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.