Corsham Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Corsham's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 54.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends highlights Corsham’s relatively secure environment, particularly when compared to larger urban centres where crime rates are consistently higher. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (47.4% of total), followed by public order offences (15.8%) and criminal damage and arson (13.2%). These figures suggest a pattern of low-level, community-based incidents rather than high-severity crimes. Seasonal factors may contribute to this profile: May’s longer evenings and bank holidays could have increased social activity in public spaces, driving both violent and public order offences. Violence and sexual offences in Corsham were 37% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area’s character as a small, rural town with limited nightlife and fewer opportunities for predatory crimes. The low rate of vehicle crime (57% below UK average) could also align with Corsham’s lower population density and reduced traffic congestion, which may deter opportunistic theft. While the overall crime rate remains low, the prominence of violence and public order offences indicates a need for targeted community engagement to address local tensions. This data underscores Corsham’s position as an area with a generally low crime profile, but one where specific social dynamics may require attention.

May 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in Corsham’s crime profile, with public order offences surging by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling (from 1 to 2). These jumps, though still low in absolute terms, suggest a shift in local patterns, potentially linked to the increase in outdoor socialising during longer evenings. The category of criminal damage and arson also rose by 66.7%, from 3 to 5 incidents, which may reflect seasonal disruptions or specific events in the area. Despite these increases, Corsham’s overall crime mix remains distinct from national trends: violent crimes in the area are 37% below the UK average, while public order offences are 5% below. Anti-social behaviour, at 72% below the UK average, further reinforces the area’s lower incidence of disruptive incidents. For residents, the most immediate data point is the surge in public order offences, which could signal a need for community-focused initiatives to manage local gatherings. The relatively low rates of burglary (3% below UK average) and vehicle crime (57% below) contrast with the rise in public order incidents, illustrating a combination of local conditions and broader national trends.

Corsham’s crime rate in May 2024 (3.8 per 1,000) represents a 26.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.0 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 265 residents, a figure that places Corsham among the safest areas in the UK. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that is significantly lower than the national average when scaled to similar population sizes. This low frequency of crime, combined with the area’s relatively small population, suggests that residents are unlikely to encounter crime on a regular basis. The monthly exposure metric—1-in-265 residents—provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents, highlighting the rarity of crime in Corsham compared to larger urban areas. When contextualised within Wiltshire’s broader geography, Corsham’s crime profile aligns with other rural and semi-rural areas, where crime rates are typically lower due to lower population density and fewer commercial hubs. These statistics reinforce the area’s position as a low-crime community, even as month-on-month fluctuations indicate the need for ongoing monitoring of local trends.