Corsham Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,057, Corsham recorded 20 crimes in February 2024—a figure that translates to 2.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing the area 71.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends may reflect Corsham’s status as a small, low-density built-up area within Wiltshire, where limited commercial activity and seasonal winter conditions likely reduce opportunities for crime. Violent offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 60% of all incidents.2 per 1,000 remains 52% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime occurs, it is not prevalent in Corsham compared to other UK areas. Public order offences (15% of total crimes) and drugs-related incidents (5%) showed notable increases, potentially linked to seasonal factors or temporary spikes in local activity. The overall crime rate aligns with the area’s character as a place with limited nightlife, minimal commuter traffic, and a focus on residential stability. February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have contributed to the subdued crime levels, though the absence of major incidents underscores the community’s relative safety.

February saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and drug-related crimes doubling from zero to one. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, contrast with a 50% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 2 to 1. The violent crime category remained starkly below the UK average, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.5 per 1,000. This gap, 52% below the UK figure, suggests Corsham’s community dynamics—perhaps a lower population density or stronger social cohesion—may mitigate violent incidents. Robbery, the only category above the UK average (5.0% above), highlights a specific vulnerability, though the single incident remains an isolated case. Residents may find the 71.8% reduction from the UK average particularly reassuring, though the surge in public order offences warrants local attention.

Corsham's February 2024 crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.8% decrease from the previous month's 2.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of low-level crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 503 residents—a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents in a community of 10,057 people. Daily crime counts show an average of one crime per day across 29 days, a frequency that aligns with the area’s character as a relatively quiet built-up area within Wiltshire. When compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, Corsham’s performance is striking: residents face a crime risk that is 71.8% lower than the national average. This disparity may be influenced by Corsham’s small population, limited commercial density, and seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during winter months, which likely curtail opportunities for certain types of crime.