Corsham Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Corsham’s crime profile in August 2023, accounting for 38% of all reported incidents. This category, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents, was 28% below the UK average for the same category, reflecting a broader trend of lower violent crime in this built-up area of Wiltshire. The overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents was 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1, a stark contrast that positions Corsham as one of the safer areas in the country. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, surged to 16 incidents, a 433.3% increase from the previous month, suggesting a seasonal influence tied to the summer holidays. This spike may be linked to the area’s proximity to tourist attractions or the influx of visitors during peak holiday periods. Meanwhile, property crimes such as criminal damage and arson saw a 100% increase, though these remained well below the UK average. The relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime—0.4 per 1,000 and 0.4 per 1,000 respectively—align with Corsham’s character as a smaller, less densely populated community where social networks and local policing may play a role in crime prevention. August, as a peak holiday month, likely intensified certain types of crime, such as anti-social behaviour, while reducing others, such as shoplifting, which fell by 50% compared to July. These patterns illustrate the combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and crime trends, even in areas with generally low crime rates.

August 2023 saw a dramatic 433.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from three to 16 incidents. This surge may reflect seasonal changes, such as the influx of tourists or the relaxation of social norms during the summer holidays. Vehicle crime also spiked by 300%, with four incidents reported, compared to one in July. This jump could be linked to increased car ownership or the presence of temporary vehicles in the area. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50%, from four to two incidents, due to heightened retail security measures or fewer visitors during the holiday season. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly below the UK average, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000—28% lower than the national average for this category. This contrast highlights Corsham’s unique crime profile, where violent crime is less prevalent than in many other areas. Residents may find the anti-social behaviour data particularly relevant, as it suggests a need for community-focused interventions in public spaces.

Corsham’s crime rate in August 2023 rose to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 78.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.8. This shift underscores a fluctuation in local crime dynamics, though the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average. Daily crime data reveals an average of two incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported crime in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 201 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Corsham’s population of 10,057 means that even with the rise in August, the absolute number of crimes (50) remains modest. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk, showing that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Corsham’s crime profile is shaped by its character as a smaller, rural-adjacent community, where social cohesion and limited population density may contribute to lower rates despite seasonal fluctuations.