Corsham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Corsham’s crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 40.9% of all reported incidents. This category, with 18 recorded crimes, sits 37% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, reflecting a pattern consistent with smaller built-up areas in rural England where community policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced violent crime rates. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, comprising 34.1% of total crimes, a figure that, while slightly above the UK average (1.5 per 1,000), remains modest given Corsham’s character as a historic market town with limited nightlife infrastructure. The overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000—45.7% below the UK average—suggests a relatively safe environment, though seasonal factors may play a role. August, a peak holiday month, may have led to increased transient populations, exacerbating anti-social behaviour in public spaces. The low property crime rate (3 incidents) and minimal reports of burglary align with the area’s low population density and limited commercial activity outside the town centre, where retail and tourism are modest compared to larger urban centres. These patterns underscore Corsham’s distinct position as a small, rural built-up area where social cohesion and low economic disparity likely contribute to its comparatively low crime levels.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 5 to 15 incidents—a shift that may reflect the influx of holidaymakers and the associated pressure on local infrastructure. This category, now accounting for 34.1% of all crimes, remains 3% above the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000, highlighting a unique challenge in managing transient populations. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 63.6% to 18 incidents, the highest single category, despite being 37% below the UK average. This suggests a combination of local factors and national trends, with the area’s relatively low violent crime rates possibly stemming from its small population and strong community networks. Public order offences fell by 20% to 4 incidents, a decline that may be linked to increased police visibility during the summer months. Meanwhile, the 100% increase in 'other crime'—primarily unclassified or minor infractions—raises questions about reporting patterns or evolving criminal behaviour in the area. For residents, the daily crime rate of approximately 1 incident per day serves as a tangible benchmark, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000.

Corsham’s crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 in August 2025 represents a 19.0% increase from the previous month’s 3.7 per 1,000, a rise that, while notable, still leaves the area 45.7% below the UK average. This monthly aggregate translates to roughly one crime occurring for every 229 residents over the course of the month—a figure that, when contextualised against the town’s population of 10,057, underscores the relatively low risk of personal victimisation. On a daily basis, Corsham recorded approximately one crime per day, a rate that is both lower than the UK average and consistent with its status as a small, rural built-up area. The increase in anti-social behaviour and violent crime compared to July may be partially explained by the seasonal influx of visitors during August, a peak holiday month in Wiltshire. However, the overall trajectory remains one of stability, with Corsham’s crime rate continuing to diverge from the UK average. This contrast is amplified by the town’s demographic profile: a largely residential community with limited commercial activity, where social cohesion and low economic disparity likely play a role in mitigating crime. While the rise in certain categories raises questions, the broader context of Corsham’s low crime levels and the absence of major economic or social disruptions suggest that the increase is unlikely to signal a long-term trend.