Corsham Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Corsham's crime profile revealed a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating at 59.5% of the total. The built-up area recorded 37 crimes overall, translating to a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This disparity, with 22 violent crimes and only four property crimes, may reflect the town's character as a small, rural-adjacent community with limited commercial activity outside of its historic core. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed. The seasonal context of September, marking the start of the academic year and the return of university students to nearby Wiltshire, may have contributed to the rise in violent incidents. However, the area's low property crime rates—particularly shoplifting, which was 71% below the UK average—suggest that factors such as the absence of large retail hubs or high-footfall areas may play a role in maintaining this balance. This pattern contrasts with urban centres where property crimes often outnumber violent offences, underscoring the importance of local geography and demographics in shaping crime trends.

September 2024 saw a notable 46.7% increase in violent and sexual offences, rising from 15 to 22 incidents. This surge, despite Corsham's overall rate remaining below the UK average, suggests a shift in local crime patterns that may be linked to the return of students to the area following the summer break. Shoplifting incidents doubled month-on-month, with two reported cases, while drug-related offences also rose sharply from zero to one. These increases contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 80.0%, and anti-social behaviour, down 36.4% to seven incidents. Violent crime in Corsham remains 16% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a figure that, while significant, may be influenced by the town's limited nightlife and lower population density. The property crime category, at 4 incidents, was 71% below the UK average for shoplifting, illustrating the area's unique balance between crime types.

Corsham's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 5.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.9. This small decline aligns with broader patterns seen in the area's historical data, where seasonal transitions often correlate with fluctuations in reported crime. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent nature of local crime dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 272 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. With a population of 10,057, Corsham's crime profile remains markedly below national benchmarks, suggesting that community-specific factors—such as its rural-urban blend and limited nightlife—may contribute to this trend. The comparison to the UK average underscores the area's distinctiveness, particularly in violent crime categories where local rates are significantly lower than national figures. This contrast reinforces the need to consider local characteristics when interpreting crime statistics, rather than relying solely on national comparisons.