Corsham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Corsham's crime rate in May 2025 was 2.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area within Wiltshire 66.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked disparity underscores the area's status as a low-crime environment, a trend likely influenced by its rural character and smaller population. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59.3% of the 27 reported crimes. This was followed by criminal damage and arson (11.1%) and public order offences (7.4%), both of which remained significantly below national averages. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, extended daylight hours, and increased socialising—may have contributed to the rise in certain categories, particularly those linked to outdoor activity. However, the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, a pattern consistent with Wiltshire's broader reputation as a county with historically lower crime levels compared to other parts of England. The balance between violent and property crimes also highlights the area's unique profile: while violent crime dominates, the absence of major property-related incidents suggests a combination of factors, including a lower density of commercial spaces and a community-oriented policing approach that may help deter such offences. This data aligns with the typical crime patterns observed in small, rural communities, where social cohesion and limited urban infrastructure often correlate with reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.

May 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+200%), public order offences (+100%), and vehicle crime (+100%), though these were offset by a 50% drop in anti-social behaviour and burglary. The most common crime category, violence and sexual offences, remained 43% below the UK average at 1.6 per 1,000. The rate of violent crime fell slightly by 5.9% from 17 to 16 incidents, a small but measurable reduction. The spike in criminal damage and arson may reflect increased outdoor activity during May's longer evenings and bank holidays, a pattern consistent with seasonal trends in similar rural areas. Residents may find the 50% decrease in burglary particularly reassuring, as it suggests continued effectiveness in local security measures or deterrence strategies.

Corsham's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a 10.1% decline from the previous month's 3.0 per 1,000. This continued downward trend positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, which hovers around 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day across its 31-day month, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 372 residents. For context, this means that over the course of the month, the likelihood of a resident encountering a crime was approximately 0.27%—a stark contrast to the UK's broader average. The population of 10,057 further underscores the low crime density, with each resident's individual risk remaining far below national benchmarks. These figures, while seemingly abstract, offer concrete reassurance to local residents: the chance of experiencing a crime in Corsham is markedly lower than in most other parts of the UK.