Corsham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Corsham's crime rate in January 2025 was 2.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 63.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure translates to a tangible everyday risk: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 387 residents. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of categories, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 46.2% of total incidents (12 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson (15.4% each). These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up town within Wiltshire, where seasonal factors like reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates. The dominance of violent crimes in the local profile contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. January's post-holiday context likely played a role in shaping these trends, as reduced social activity and fewer visitors may have dampened opportunities for certain offences. However, the persistent underperformance of Corsham's crime rate relative to the UK average—particularly in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour—suggests a broader structural safety profile. This is consistent with the area's likely mix of residential and commercial spaces, where local initiatives or community cohesion may contribute to lower crime levels. The seasonal context of January, with its shorter days and post-holiday lull, appears to have reinforced a pattern of reduced overall crime, though the small increases in public order and vehicle crime indicate that local dynamics remain fluid.

January 2025 saw a significant 45.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 22 to 12 reported incidents. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced social activity during the post-holiday period. Conversely, public order offences and vehicle crime both doubled, rising from zero to one incident each. These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest shifts in local dynamics that could warrant closer attention. Violence and sexual offences in Corsham remain 52% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also showed a 33.3% decrease, falling from six to four incidents, reinforcing the area's consistent underperformance relative to the UK average for this category. For residents, the 63.4% gap between Corsham's overall rate and the national average highlights the area's relative safety, particularly in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour where local rates are significantly lower than national benchmarks.

Corsham's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 27.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period often associated with reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the lower frequency of outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day across 31 days, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 387 residents. This statistic offers a tangible perspective for local residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime in Corsham remains significantly lower than the UK average. The population-scaled context further underscores Corsham's relative safety, with its total population of 10,057 contributing to a crime profile that is 63.4% below the national benchmark. These figures collectively suggest a community where the risk of experiencing crime is less frequent compared to other parts of the UK, though local factors such as the timing of events or community initiatives may also play a role in shaping this trend.