Crime in The Lavingtons: statistics, rates and trends
289 crimes were recorded in The Lavingtons in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in The Lavingtons
- Questions about crime in The Lavingtons
- About this data
289 crimes were recorded in The Lavingtons in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 141 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, The Lavingtons has the 2,889th highest crime rate.
| Measure | The Lavingtons | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 289 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.2 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,429 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in The Lavingtons was highest in the year to July 2018 (371 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (255). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 289 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 255 | 47.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 263 | 48.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 340 | 62.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 295 | 54.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 271 | 49.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 320 | 58.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 264 | 48.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 371 | 68.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in The Lavingtons 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+24%) and violence and sexual offences (+24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 26.0 | 0.76 | +24% |
| Other crime | 43 | 7.9 | 3.75 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 7.6 | 0.49 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 5.0 | 0.73 | +23% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.3 | 0.50 | -5% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 0.26 | +25% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.09 | -70% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 0.07 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -80% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 0.04 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in The Lavingtons
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. The Lavingtons recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 48.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in The Lavingtons
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. The Lavingtons recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in The Lavingtons
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. The Lavingtons recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in The Lavingtons
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. The Lavingtons recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in The Lavingtons
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. The Lavingtons recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in The Lavingtons
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. The Lavingtons recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in The Lavingtons
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. The Lavingtons recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in The Lavingtons
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. The Lavingtons recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in The Lavingtons
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. The Lavingtons recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in The Lavingtons
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. The Lavingtons recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in The Lavingtons
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. The Lavingtons recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in The Lavingtons
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. The Lavingtons recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to The Lavingtons, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to The Lavingtons.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs The Lavingtons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes Rural West | 100 | 32.9 | -38% |
| Devizes South | 319 | 72.6 | +36% |
| Urchfont & Bishops Cannings | 198 | 38.8 | -27% |
| Devizes North | 669 | 199.9 | +276% |
| Devizes East | 533 | 67.4 | +27% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | +6% |
| Bowerhill | 168 | 37.6 | -29% |
| Ethandune | 344 | 69.5 | +30% |
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 The Lavingtons over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Victoria Park | 100 |
| On or near Wheatsheaf Mews | 16 |
| On or near Chitham Close | 15 |
| On or near High Street | 15 |
| On or near Russell Mill Lane | 10 |
| On or near Newby Close | 9 |
| On or near White Street | 9 |
| On or near Davis Road | 6 |
| On or near Fiddington Clay | 6 |
| On or near Park Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in The Lavingtons 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 | 82 | 28.4% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 17.6% |
| Not recorded | 41 | 14.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 14.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
The Lavingtons has an estimated population of 5,429. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in The Lavingtons sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | The Lavingtons |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is The Lavingtons a safe place to live?
The Lavingtons recorded 53.2 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 The Lavingtons?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other crime (43).
Is crime in The Lavingtons going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Lavingtons was up 13% on the year before: 289 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 255 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers The Lavingtons?
The Lavingtons 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 The Lavingtons. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.