Crime in Box & Colerne: statistics, rates and trends
176 crimes were recorded in Box & Colerne in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Box & Colerne at a glance
- Crime trends in Box & Colerne
- Types of crime in Box & Colerne
- Box & Colerne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Box & Colerne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Box & Colerne
- Demographics of Box & Colerne
- Questions about crime in Box & Colerne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (62), anti-social behaviour (37) and public order (17) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,757th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Box & Colerne | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 176 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.5 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,774 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Box & Colerne peaked in the year to August 2022 (192 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (163). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 176 | 30.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 164 | 28.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 164 | 28.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 179 | 31.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 192 | 33.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 169 | 29.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 183 | 31.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 180 | 31.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 163 | 28.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (69% below) and anti-social behaviour (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 23 to 37 and violence and sexual offences rose from 53 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 10.7 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 6.4 | 15.4 | +61% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Box & Colerne; the highest is Corsham Ladbrook (63.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Winsley & Westwood (23.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Box & Colerne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsham Pickwick | 162 | 36.8 | +21% |
| Corsham Without | 292 | 50.6 | +66% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 455 | 63.9 | +110% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 145 | 36.7 | +20% |
| Melksham Without North & Shurnhold | 183 | 46.1 | +51% |
| Bradford-on-Avon North | 265 | 43.6 | +43% |
| Holt | 237 | 41.5 | +36% |
| Winsley & Westwood | 108 | 23.9 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Box & Colerne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kingsdown Grove” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kingsdown Grove | 11 |
| On or near Market Place | 10 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 9 |
| On or near The Wharf | 8 |
| On or near Bath Road | 6 |
| On or near Bradford Road | 6 |
| On or near Burtons Lane | 6 |
| On or near Lower Kingsdown Road | 6 |
| On or near Wormcliff Lane | 6 |
| On or near Fir Road | 5 |
Of the 139 crimes in Box & Colerne with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 40 | 28.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 10.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 8.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
Box & Colerne has an estimated population of 5,774 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Box & Colerne average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Box & Colerne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Box & Colerne a safe place to live?
Box & Colerne recorded 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,757th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Box & Colerne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 62 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Box & Colerne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Box & Colerne was up 7% on the year before: 176 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 164 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Box & Colerne?
About 5,774 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Box & Colerne?
Box & Colerne is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.