Crime in Corsham Ladbrook: statistics, rates and trends
466 crimes were recorded in Corsham Ladbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Corsham Ladbrook at a glance
- Crime trends in Corsham Ladbrook
- Types of crime in Corsham Ladbrook
- Corsham Ladbrook compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Corsham Ladbrook
- What happened after crimes were reported in Corsham Ladbrook
- Population and deprivation in Corsham Ladbrook
- Questions about crime in Corsham Ladbrook
- About this data
466 crimes were recorded in Corsham Ladbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 167 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Corsham Ladbrook has the 2,410th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Corsham Ladbrook | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 466 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.5 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,115 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Corsham Ladbrook was highest in the year to July 2026 (466 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (359). Over the whole period it rose 30%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 466 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 410 | 57.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 417 | 58.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 388 | 54.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 422 | 59.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 375 | 52.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 408 | 57.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 424 | 59.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 359 | 50.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Corsham Ladbrook over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+29%) and criminal damage and arson (+24%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 23.5 | 0.69 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 14.3 | 0.93 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 5.9 | 0.71 | -14% |
| Public order | 37 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +24% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.2 | 0.51 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.1 | 0.43 | +25% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.8 | 0.52 | +0% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.8 | 0.56 | +44% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.3 | 0.60 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.58 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.25 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.34 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Corsham Ladbrook
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Corsham Ladbrook recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Corsham Ladbrook
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Corsham Ladbrook recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Corsham Ladbrook
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Corsham Ladbrook recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Corsham Ladbrook
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Corsham Ladbrook recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Corsham Ladbrook
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Corsham Ladbrook recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Corsham Ladbrook
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Corsham Ladbrook recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Corsham Ladbrook
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Corsham Ladbrook recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Corsham Ladbrook
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Corsham Ladbrook recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Corsham Ladbrook
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Corsham Ladbrook recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Corsham Ladbrook
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Corsham Ladbrook recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Corsham Ladbrook
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Corsham Ladbrook recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Corsham Ladbrook
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Corsham Ladbrook recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Corsham Ladbrook
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Corsham Ladbrook recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Corsham Ladbrook, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Corsham Ladbrook.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Corsham Ladbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsham Without | 294 | 51.0 | -22% |
| Corsham Pickwick | 159 | 36.1 | -45% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 142 | 35.9 | -45% |
| Chippenham Sheldon | 433 | 61.8 | -6% |
| Box & Colerne | 184 | 31.9 | -51% |
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 947 | 281.0 | +329% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 282 | 52.5 | -20% |
| Melksham Without North & Shurnhold | 183 | 46.1 | -30% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Corsham Ladbrook over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 52 |
| On or near B4643 | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Saltersford Lane | 20 |
| On or near Erneston Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Coulston Road | 15 |
| On or near Haywain Halt | 14 |
| On or near Homestead Close | 14 |
| On or near Deere Avenue | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Corsham Ladbrook over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 26.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 111 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 102 | 21.9% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 12.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Corsham Ladbrook has an estimated population of 7,115. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Corsham Ladbrook sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Corsham Ladbrook |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.3% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Corsham Ladbrook a safe place to live?
Corsham Ladbrook recorded 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Corsham Ladbrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in Corsham Ladbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Corsham Ladbrook was up 14% on the year before: 466 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 410 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Corsham Ladbrook?
Corsham Ladbrook is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Corsham Ladbrook. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.