Corsham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Corsham's crime profile revealed a significant shift in the balance between violent and property crimes, a development that may reflect seasonal dynamics and the area's character as a built-up rural district within Wiltshire. The overall crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents—67.6% below the UK average of 7.4—demonstrates the area's relatively low-risk environment. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences (8 incidents), accounted for 33.3% of all recorded crimes, outpacing property crimes (5 incidents) for the first time in recent months. This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 2.6 per 1,000, 69% higher than Corsham's rate. Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and public order offences (3 incidents) further contributed to the crime mix, though both categories remained well below their respective UK averages. The dominance of violent crime over property crime may be influenced by the seasonal context of September, a time when university freshers begin their academic year and local community activity increases. This pattern could also reflect the area's rural nature, where population density and social cohesion may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the rise in other theft and vehicle crime—both doubling from zero to two incidents—suggests that seasonal transitions, such as darker evenings and the arrival of new residents, may temporarily heighten vulnerability in specific areas. The low overall crime rate, combined with the marked shift in crime type dominance, underscores the need for continued monitoring of local factors that influence criminal activity, such as the timing of academic terms and the impact of seasonal changes on community behaviour.

September 2025 saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes accounting for 33.3% of total incidents—outpacing property crimes for the first time in recent months. While property crimes numbered five, violent crimes totalled eight, a figure that stood at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, 69% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Month-on-month, other theft and vehicle crime both rose by 100%, from zero to two incidents, a trend potentially linked to seasonal transitions as freshers arrived and nights grew darker. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 55.6% from 18 to eight, consistent with the end of summer and reduced public gatherings. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 46.7%, from 15 to eight, suggesting a correlation with the start of the academic term and increased community activity. These fluctuations highlight the influence of local rhythms, such as university calendars, on crime dynamics.

Corsham's September 2025 crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 45.4% decline from the previous month's 4.4, reflecting a sustained reduction in criminal activity. This rate is 67.6% below the UK average of 7.4, underscoring the area's relatively safe environment. Daily crime exposure in Corsham averaged one incident per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's small population of 10,057. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 419 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. The lower crime rate may be consistent with Corsham's rural character, where community cohesion and lower population density likely contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. This contrast with urban centres, where higher population density often correlates with increased crime rates, further reinforces the area's distinct crime profile.