Corsham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.5% of all reported crimes in Corsham in October 2024, despite being 36% below the UK average for this category. The built-up area within Wiltshire recorded a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50.6% below the national average of 8.1. This stark contrast to the UK figure highlights Corsham's relatively low crime environment, though the local profile suggests a mix of factors at play. Property crimes made up 30% of the total (12 incidents), while violent crimes dominated at 42.5% (17 incidents). The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—may influence patterns. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both below UK averages, accounted for 25% of the total, suggesting community dynamics that differ from larger urban centres. The low rate of shoplifting (10% of total crimes) and drug-related incidents (2.5%) further distinguish Corsham from areas with higher concentrations of retail or nightlife activity. This data aligns with Corsham's character as a small, historic town with limited commercial density, where community engagement and local policing may contribute to lower crime levels. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson—though still below the UK average—warrants attention, linked to seasonal factors such as increased vandalism during darker evenings.

October 2024 saw a 600% surge in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 7 incidents—a stark anomaly in an otherwise stable crime picture. This spike, though still 19% below the UK average for the category, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased vandalism during darker evenings or Halloween-related activities. Shoplifting also doubled, with 4 incidents reported (up from 2 in September), potentially linked to the pre-Christmas retail season and increased foot traffic in local stores. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 22.7%, from 22 to 17 incidents, marking a notable shift in the crime mix toward property-related offences. Anti-social behaviour fell by 28.6%, from 7 to 5 incidents, suggesting potential success in local initiatives to address nuisance behaviour. The category of criminal damage and arson stands out as the only type exceeding the UK average by 19%, a contrast to Corsham’s overall lower crime profile. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it could indicate vulnerabilities in local retail security measures during the autumn months.

Corsham’s crime rate in October 2024 rose by 8.2% compared to September’s 3.7 per 1,000 residents, though it remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 in 251 residents. This context places Corsham among the safest areas in the UK, with its population of 10,057 residents facing far lower risks than the national average. The 50.6% gap between Corsham’s rate and the UK’s 8.1 per 1,000 underscores the impact of local factors such as its small-town character and limited commercial density. When scaled to the population, the 40 total crimes reported in October equate to a manageable burden for local policing resources. The 8.2% monthly increase, while notable, does not reflect a trend toward higher crime but rather a fluctuation within a historically low baseline. For residents, the 1-in-251 monthly exposure figure illustrates the rarity of crime in daily life, even as specific categories like criminal damage and arson show sharp month-on-month increases. This contrast between overall safety and localized spikes highlights the importance of targeted interventions in areas such as vandalism and retail security.