Kingsweston vs Devauden

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Kingsweston Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Devauden Gwent Police

      Kingsweston vs Devauden Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Kingsweston
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,024 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.1% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Devauden
      Gwent Police
      23 crimes / 12m
      ↓54% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsweston
      B Devauden
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,024
      23
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,790
      50
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.1%
      ↓54%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsweston
      B Devauden
      Violent Crime
      848 ↑1%
      6 ↓73%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      269 ↑8%
      6 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      119 ↑32%
      2 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓30%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      42 ↓7%
      2 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      124 ↓11%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      54 ↑238%
      0
      Public Order
      172 ↓3%
      2 ↓71%
      Robbery
      28 ↑87%
      0
      Shoplifting
      258 ↑285%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓20%
      0
      Other Crime
      38 ↓10%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Devauden is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsweston safer than Devauden?

      Kingsweston has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,024 crimes in the last 12 months. Devauden has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 23 crimes. Devauden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsweston vs Devauden?

      Kingsweston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Devauden shows -54% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingsweston and Devauden?

      In Kingsweston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (848 incidents). In Devauden, it is Violent Crime (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingsweston and Devauden?

      Kingsweston recorded 269 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Devauden recorded 6. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Kingsweston vs Devauden?

      Violent crime in Kingsweston totalled 848 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Devauden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kingsweston and Devauden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsweston recorded 1,790 crimes (now 2,024, a change of +13.1%). Devauden recorded 50 crimes previously (now 23, -54%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsweston and Devauden?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Kingsweston has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Devauden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsweston and Devauden?

      Kingsweston falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Devauden is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kingsweston and Devauden?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Kingsweston or Devauden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingsweston and Devauden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.