Corsham Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

July 2023 presented a mixed picture for Corsham's crime profile, with the most striking development being the 300% surge in shoplifting — a sharp contrast to the broader trend of declining crime rates. The area's overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents remains 66.3% below the UK average of 8.3, a gap that has persisted despite the month-on-month volatility. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 53.6% of all crimes, with 15 incidents reported — a figure that, while representing a 66.7% increase from June, still sits 46% below the UK average. This suggests that while Corsham's violent crime rates are rising, they remain well within a safer range compared to national benchmarks. The seasonal context of July — peak tourism, festivals, and school holidays — likely influenced patterns, with shoplifting and public order offences possibly linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas. However, the 75% drop in other theft and 66.7% decline in anti-social behaviour may indicate that summer holidays reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The breakdown shows a continued predominance of violent crime over property crime, with 15 violent incidents compared to 8 property crimes, a trend consistent with Corsham's historical profile as a small town where interpersonal disputes may play a larger role than commercial theft. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 further reinforces the area's safety, though the single reported burglary in July could reflect isolated incidents rather than systemic issues.

July 2023 saw a dramatic 300% increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 4 incidents — the most significant month-on-month swing. This surge, coupled with a 66.7% rise in violence and sexual offences (from 9 to 15), highlights shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. While violent crime remains the largest category (53.6% of total), its UK average comparison (46% below) suggests Corsham's relative safety. Anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 66.7% (from 9 to 3), possibly linked to the summer holidays reducing public congregation in residential areas. Corsham's rate for violence and sexual offences (1.5 per 1,000) is 46% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, indicating a persistent divergence from national trends. The 75% drop in other theft (from 4 to 1) may reflect improved security measures or seasonal factors.

Corsham's July 2023 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents marked a 9.7% decrease from June's 3.1 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing downward trend. This brings the area's monthly crime exposure to 1 reported crime for every 359 residents, a figure that contextualises the low incidence relative to Corsham's population of 10,057. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. When compared to the national context, Corsham's overall crime rate is 66.3% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area's consistently safer profile. The reduction in anti-social behaviour (down 66.7%) and other theft (down 75%) suggests targeted interventions or seasonal factors may be influencing local crime dynamics. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting (+300%) indicates a need for further scrutiny of retail environments during peak summer months.