Corsham is among the top 5 safest small towns in Wiltshire, and is the 118th most dangerous overall out of Wiltshire's 272 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Corsham in 2021 was 34 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Wiltshire's overall crime rate, coming in 56% lower than the Wiltshire rate of 53 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Corsham is the 134th safest small town, and the 5,376th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In October 2021, Corsham was the worst small town in Wiltshire for other crime, with 3 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.22 per 1,000 inhabitants. April 2021 was also a bad month for Corsham residents, when it was Wiltshire's most dangerous small town for public order, recording 8 crimes at a rate of 0.58 per 1,000 residents. Corsham recorded 1 report of robbery during November 2021, making its crime rate of 0.07 the worst small town for robbery in Wiltshire that month.
The most common crimes in Corsham are violence and sexual offences, with 250 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 18. This is 7% higher than 2020's figure of 232 offences and a difference of 1.32 from 2020's crime rate of 17. Corsham's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, the same as 2020's figure of 1 crime.
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72% lower, regional crime rate
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124% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Corsham is 72% lower than the South West and 124% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Corsham represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34 | 468 |
| 2020 | 33 | 447 |
| 2019 | 37 | 505 |
| 2018 | 34 | 469 |
| 2017 | 33 | 447 |
| 2016 | 36 | 496 |
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| Corsham | Wiltshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 194 | 14.15 | 15,273 | 21.16 | 50% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.29 | 617 | 0.85 | 193% safer |
| Burglary | 11 | 0.80 | 1,598 | 2.21 | 176% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 57 | 4.16 | 4,970 | 6.89 | 66% safer |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.66 | 1,120 | 1.55 | 135% safer |
| Other Crime | 12 | 0.88 | 740 | 1.03 | 17% safer |
| Other Theft | 37 | 2.70 | 2,888 | 4.00 | 48% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.07 | 358 | 0.50 | 614% safer |
| Public Order | 58 | 4.23 | 3,665 | 5.08 | 20% safer |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.29 | 273 | 0.38 | 31% safer |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.24 | 2,487 | 3.45 | 178% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.07 | 199 | 0.28 | 300% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 7 | 0.51 | 1,883 | 2.61 | 412% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 250 | 18.24 | 17,724 | 24.56 | 35% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydon Wick | 9 | 0.43 | 7840% safer |
| Stratton St Margaret | 24 | 1.06 | 3121% safer |
| Blunsdon St Andrew | 360 | 21.22 | 61% safer |
| Corsham | 468 | 34.14 | - |
| Tidworth | 474 | 36.20 | 6% more dangerous |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 388 | 38.76 | 12% more dangerous |
| Wootton Bassett | 556 | 42.30 | 19% more dangerous |
| Highworth | 349 | 43.52 | 22% more dangerous |
| Calne | 805 | 43.73 | 22% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Woodborough Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Pool Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Ivy Field | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Creswells | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Erneston Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Toghill Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Drugs | On or near Durley Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Woodborough Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near South Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Woodborough Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Creswells | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Woodborough Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Priory New Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Mayo Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Erneston Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pickwick Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Charles Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Mansion House Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.36 | 0.66 | 0.36 | 0.29 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.4 | 2.0 | 0.95 | 0.80 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.9 | 6 | 4.7 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.73 | 0.66 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.66 | 0.51 | 0.36 | 0.88 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.7 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.07 | 0.07 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.8 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 4.2 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.15 | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.29 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 0.80 | 1.3 | 0.80 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.15 | 0.36 | 0.07 | 0.07 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.51 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Corsham | 34.14 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 49% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 59% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 62% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 62% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 67% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 69% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 72% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 74% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 74% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 77% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsham, Bowden Hill & Lacock | 510 | 38 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Corsham change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Corsham saw a 200% increase in public order. Corsham saw a large fall in public order during May, when it fell by 83% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +17% | +138% | -75% | -33% | -42% | -27% | - | -31% | +20% | +5% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -67% | - | -50% | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -56% | +33% | -58% | -50% | +67% | - | +125% | -40% | -80% | +67% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -33% | -20% | -25% | -70% | -25% | -25% | -25% | -25% | -50% | -20% |
| Public Order | - | - | -83% | +200% | +50% | +33% | - | -33% | +100% | - |
| Shoplifting | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +50% | -67% | - | -67% | -75% | - | +100% | - | +200% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -6% | +7% | +69% | -33% | +8% | -4% | -5% | +6% | -43% | +12% |
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