Devizes Rural North vs Trowbridge Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Devizes Rural North Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Trowbridge Rural Wiltshire Police

      Devizes Rural North vs Trowbridge Rural Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Devizes Rural North
      Wiltshire Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Trowbridge Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↑8% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Devizes Rural North
      B Trowbridge Rural
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      155
      539
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      156
      499
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↑8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      9.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Devizes Rural North
      B Trowbridge Rural
      Violent Crime
      45 ↓10%
      202 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓39%
      90 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑0%
      37 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑14%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      7 ↑40%
      24 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑114%
      57 ↑54%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      11 ↑0%
      Public Order
      13 ↑8%
      44 ↑16%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      32 ↑357%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      10 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      A Devizes Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 33/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Devizes Rural North safer than Trowbridge Rural?

      Devizes Rural North has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 155 crimes in the last 12 months. Trowbridge Rural has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 539 crimes. Devizes Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Devizes Rural North vs Trowbridge Rural?

      Devizes Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Trowbridge Rural shows +8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Devizes Rural North and Trowbridge Rural?

      In Devizes Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (45 incidents). In Trowbridge Rural, it is Violent Crime (202 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Devizes Rural North and Trowbridge Rural?

      Devizes Rural North recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trowbridge Rural recorded 90. 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 Devizes Rural North vs Trowbridge Rural?

      Violent crime in Devizes Rural North totalled 45 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 202 in Trowbridge Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Devizes Rural North and Trowbridge Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Devizes Rural North recorded 156 crimes (now 155, a change of -0.6%). Trowbridge Rural recorded 499 crimes previously (now 539, +8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Devizes Rural North and Trowbridge Rural?

      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. Devizes Rural North has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Trowbridge Rural has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Devizes Rural North and Trowbridge Rural?

      Devizes Rural North falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Trowbridge Rural is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Devizes Rural North and Trowbridge Rural?

      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 Devizes Rural North or Trowbridge Rural on a crime map?

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

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