Corsham Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Corsham's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 4.4 per 1,000, placing it 45% below the UK average of 8.0. This stark contrast to national figures underscores the area's relative safety, though seasonal factors may partly explain fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.9% of all crimes, a category that is itself 33% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, contributed 22.7% of the total and was 22% below the national rate. These figures may reflect Corsham's character as a historic market town with a low population density and limited urban infrastructure. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings and Halloween—could influence anti-social behaviour patterns. Vehicle crime, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 42% below the UK average, a trend likely linked to the area's sparse road networks and low commuter activity. While the overall rate remains low, the 12.9% increase from September suggests a need for continued monitoring. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes highlights a shift in the crime profile, with 40.9% of incidents falling under violence and sexual offences compared to 27.3% for property crimes. This balance may be influenced by Corsham's status as a rural commuter hub, where interpersonal conflicts could occur more frequently than in densely populated urban centres.

October 2023 saw a 100% increase in 'Other crime' cases, rising from zero to two incidents. This category, which includes unclassified offences, is 43% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Concurrently, 'Theft from the person' and 'Vehicle crime' both rose by 100% and 50% respectively, though the latter remains 42% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, fell by 22% compared to the UK average, a trend consistent with Corsham's generally low levels of public disorder. The sharp rise in 'Other crime' may signal unreported or under-recorded incidents. Residents might find the 100% increase in 'Theft from the person' particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential shift in local criminal activity patterns.

Corsham's crime rate in October 2023 rose by 12.9% compared to the previous month's 3.9 per 1,000, reaching 4.4 per 1,000. Despite this increase, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime levels 45% below the national rate. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported incident per day, a figure that may reflect the area's low population density and rural character. Over the course of October, one crime occurred for every 229 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contrasts with the UK's higher urban crime concentrations. This context suggests that while Corsham's crime rate is rising modestly, the overall risk to residents remains comparatively low. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the 12.9% increase, the absolute number of crimes—44 in total—remains manageable for a community of 10,057 people.