Corsham Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 presented a striking anomaly in Corsham's crime profile: anti-social behaviour surged by 300% compared to February, marking the most unexpected shift in the data. This spike, though limited to four incidents, contrasts with a 50% drop in shoplifting and a 42.9% decline in public order offences. The town's overall crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents—53.8% below the UK average—continues to reflect its status as a low-crime built-up area within Wiltshire. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 44.4% of all crimes, but their rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 41% below the UK average. This discrepancy may be attributed to Corsham's rural-adjacent character, where community networks and lower population density often correlate with reduced violent crime. Seasonal factors also played a role: as March transitioned to spring, the lengthening evenings may have influenced social interactions and public space usage, contributing to the anti-social behaviour spike. However, the overall crime rate's stability—despite the dramatic shift in one category—suggests that broader systemic factors, such as local policing strategies or socioeconomic conditions, continue to exert a stronger influence than transient seasonal trends. The UK-wide context further highlights Corsham's performance: while categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences remain significantly below national averages, the surge in 'other crime' (now 0.3 per 1,000) hints at evolving challenges that may require closer monitoring.

March 2025 saw an extraordinary 300% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 50% decline in shoplifting, which fell from 2 to 1. The shift in crime mix also reveals a notable trend: violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (44.4% of total crimes), but their rate was 41% below the UK average. Other crime, though still relatively rare, saw a 200% increase, raising questions about emerging patterns. The 100% rise in burglary—moving from 0 to 2 incidents—suggests a potential vulnerability in residential security. Residents might find the daily crime count (1 incident per day) a useful benchmark for local awareness, though the overall profile remains far below national averages for most categories.

Corsham's crime rate in March 2025 rose 5.9% from 3.4 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents compared to February, reflecting a modest upward trend. This increase, though small, is notable given the area's historically low crime profile. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately one reported crime per day in March, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 279 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which remains unquantified at the daily level. The population context further underscores Corsham's safety: with 10,057 residents, the town's crime figures remain proportionally minimal. This low density of incidents aligns with the built-up area's character as a rural-adjacent town with limited commercial density, where community cohesion and low population turnover may contribute to sustained stability in crime patterns.