Corsham Crime Overview
Corsham is among the top 5 safest small towns in Wiltshire, and is the 118th most dangerous overall out of Wiltshire's 276 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Corsham in 2020 was 33 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Wiltshire's overall crime rate, coming in 60% lower than the Wiltshire rate of 52 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Corsham is the 147th safest small town, and the 5,511st safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In March 2019, Corsham was the worst small town in Wiltshire for burglary, with 6 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.44 per 1,000 inhabitants. November 2019 was also a bad month for Corsham residents, when it was Wiltshire's most dangerous small town for theft from the person, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.15 per 1,000 residents. Corsham recorded 6 reports of vehicle crime during June 2019, making its crime rate of 0.44 the worst small town for vehicle crime in Wiltshire that month.
The most common crimes in Corsham are violence and sexual offences, with 232 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 17. This is 1.7% lower than 2019's figure of 236 offences and a difference of 0.29 from 2019's crime rate of 17. Corsham's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 200% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Corsham to other towns and cities
See how Corsham shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Corsham and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Corsham Crime Map
Crime in Corsham Compared To Wiltshire
Summary of Crimes in Corsham This Year
| Corsham | Wiltshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 187 | 13.64 | 14,474 | 20.06 | 47% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 5 | 0.36 | 526 | 0.73 | 103% safer |
| Burglary | 13 | 0.95 | 1,947 | 2.70 | 184% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 65 | 4.74 | 4,907 | 6.80 | 43% safer |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.73 | 1,534 | 2.13 | 192% safer |
| Other Crime | 5 | 0.36 | 831 | 1.15 | 219% safer |
| Other Theft | 46 | 3.36 | 2,830 | 3.92 | 17% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.07 | 293 | 0.41 | 486% safer |
| Public Order | 36 | 2.63 | 3,362 | 4.66 | 77% safer |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.22 | 253 | 0.35 | 59% safer |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.80 | 2,458 | 3.41 | 326% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.07 | 205 | 0.28 | 300% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 19 | 1.39 | 2,186 | 3.03 | 118% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 232 | 16.92 | 16,322 | 22.62 | 34% safer |
Corsham Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydon Wick | 508 | 24.08 | 35% safer |
| Stratton St Margaret | 660 | 29.24 | 12% safer |
| Blunsdon St Andrew | 535 | 31.53 | 3.4% safer |
| Corsham | 447 | 32.61 | - |
| Tidworth | 485 | 37.04 | 12% more dangerous |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 390 | 38.96 | 16% more dangerous |
| Marlborough | 343 | 40.20 | 19% more dangerous |
| Wroughton | 328 | 40.99 | 20% more dangerous |
| Melksham Without | 387 | 43.18 | 24% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Corsham
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Corsham
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Old School Yard | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Cleevedale Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Pound Pill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Erneston Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Police Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Mansion House Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Methuen Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Kings Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Silman Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Kinneir Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Burglary | On or near Coulston Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Church Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Yockney Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Methuen Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Drugs | On or near Lancefield Place | Offender given a caution |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Erneston Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Erneston Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Potley Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Ivy Field | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Corsham Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.44 | 0.36 | 0.66 | 0.36 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 0.95 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 3.9 | 6 | 4.7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.36 | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.73 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.88 | 0.66 | 0.51 | 0.36 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 2.3 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.15 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.07 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.4 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 2.6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.29 | 0.22 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 2.0 | 0.80 | 1.3 | 0.80 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | - | 0.15 | 0.36 | 0.07 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | Getting worse |
Changes In Corsham's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Corsham to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Corsham | 32.61 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 52% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 58% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 61% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 62% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 62% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 67% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 68% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 70% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 75% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 76% more dangerous |
Crime in Corsham's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsham, Bowden Hill & Lacock | 485 | 36 | First |
Crime in Corsham During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Corsham
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Corsham's local territorial police force is the Wiltshire Police.How dangerous is Corsham?
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The most common crimes in Corsham are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Corsham?
Corsham's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021