Devizes Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Devizes' crime profile in July 2025, accounting for 37.7% of all reported incidents — a stark contrast to the UK average of 18% for this category. With a crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents, the area sits 10.5% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The prominence of violent crime may be influenced by the town's summer tourism season, with festivals and open-air events potentially amplifying opportunities for conflict. Anti-social behaviour, at 22.4% of total crimes, also significantly outpaces the UK average by 35%, suggesting a possible correlation between transient populations and disorderly conduct during peak summer months. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson — 10% of all crimes — surged 112.5% compared to June, a spike that could reflect the seasonal pressure on public spaces and infrastructure. The overall crime rate, while elevated, remains within the bounds of typical fluctuations for a town with a mix of rural and built-up areas, though the concentration of violent incidents demands closer attention from local authorities.

July saw sharp increases in drugs-related crimes (+150%), criminal damage and arson (+112.5%), and theft from the person (+100%), while vehicle crime fell 71.4% and public order offences dropped 26.7%. The dominance of violent crime — 37.7% of all incidents — far outpaces the UK average for violence and sexual offences (18% above national levels), suggesting a localised concentration of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, at 22.4% of total crimes, also exceeds the UK average by 35%, potentially linked to summer festivals and increased foot traffic in the town. Theft from the person — though small in absolute numbers (3 cases) — is 33% above the UK average, a figure that could signal vulnerabilities in public spaces during peak tourism periods.

Devizes' crime rate in July 2025 rose to 9.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 6.2% increase from the previous month's 8.9 per 1,000. This places the area 10.5% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects local patterns in violent and anti-social crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of five crimes per day over the month, a figure that underscores the persistent nature of local incidents despite seasonal fluctuations. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 106 residents over the course of July — a statistic that, while not alarming in absolute terms, highlights the need for ongoing community engagement and policing strategies. The drop in vehicle crime (-71.4%) and burglary (-63%) compared to the UK average suggests that Devizes' rural character and lower density of vehicles may contribute to these lower rates.