Wells City vs Devauden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Wells City Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Devauden Gwent Police

      Wells City vs Devauden Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wells City
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,062 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.5% trend
      36.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Wells City
      B Devauden
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,062
      23
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      979
      50
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.5%
      ↓54%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wells City
      B Devauden
      Violent Crime
      402 ↑1%
      6 ↓73%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      148 ↑32%
      6 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      47 ↓43%
      2 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓22%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      35 ↓10%
      2 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      71 ↑9%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      13 ↑8%
      0
      Public Order
      107 ↑8%
      2 ↓71%
      Robbery
      23 ↑77%
      0
      Shoplifting
      173 ↑47%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓43%
      0
      Other Crime
      18 ↑29%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Devauden is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wells City safer than Devauden?

      Wells City has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,062 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 Wells City vs Devauden?

      Wells City shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.5% — 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 Wells City and Devauden?

      In Wells City, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (402 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 Wells City and Devauden?

      Wells City recorded 148 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 Wells City vs Devauden?

      Violent crime in Wells City totalled 402 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 Wells City and Devauden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wells City recorded 979 crimes (now 1,062, a change of +8.5%). Devauden recorded 50 crimes previously (now 23, -54%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wells City 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. Wells City has a resolution rate of 36.5% and Devauden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wells City and Devauden?

      Wells City 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 Wells City 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 Wells City or Devauden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wells City 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.