Devizes Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Devizes' crime rate for June 2025 stood at 8.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.9% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a mix of persistent and emerging trends in the area's crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 28.8% and public order offences at 9.4%. These figures align with patterns seen in small towns where community interactions and public spaces can amplify certain types of incidents. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may partly explain the prevalence of anti-social behaviour, which often rises with increased social activity and longer daylight hours. While violent crime remains a concern, the overall rate is not exceptionally high compared to similar-sized built-up areas in the UK. The relatively low levels of burglary, criminal damage, and drug-related crimes suggest that the area's character—possibly a mix of residential and commercial zones with limited nightlife—may contribute to these outcomes. However, the sharp increase in vehicle crime later in the month will require further scrutiny to determine if it reflects temporary factors such as seasonal travel patterns or local events.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in vehicle crime, which surged by 250% from 2 incidents in May to 7 in June. This jump, though still small in absolute terms, may be linked to increased road traffic during the summer season or the presence of temporary events in the area. Public order offences also rose sharply by 66.7%, from 9 to 15, a trend consistent with the start of the tourist season in nearby rural areas. Conversely, burglary rates plummeted by 75%, declining from 8 to 2, potentially reflecting improved security measures or seasonal absences of residents. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 2.6 per 1,000—83% higher than the national figure. This category's dominance (28.8% of all crimes) highlights the ongoing challenge of managing community disturbances in a built-up area with a mix of housing types. For residents, the daily crime count of approximately 5 incidents per day offers a tangible benchmark for understanding local safety levels, though this figure should be contextualised within the area's population and geographic scale.

June's crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 represents a 5.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 9.4, indicating a modest but notable improvement in overall safety. When compared to the UK average, Devizes remains 9.9% above the national figure, though this gap is smaller than in some other months. The daily crime context shows that roughly 5 crimes were reported each day in June—a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for sustained community engagement. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is comparable to other small towns but highlights the personal impact of crime on local households. This statistic should be considered alongside the population context: with 17,981 residents, the area's crime profile reflects a balance between urban and rural characteristics. The decline in burglary and drug-related crimes compared to May suggests that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have contributed to this reduction, though further analysis would be required to confirm these patterns.