Crime in Corsham Ladbrook: statistics, rates and trends
455 crimes were recorded in Corsham Ladbrook in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Corsham Ladbrook
- Questions about crime in Corsham Ladbrook
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (167), anti-social behaviour (95) and shoplifting (41) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,477th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Corsham Ladbrook | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 455 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,115 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Corsham Ladbrook of any year here (455 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 455 | 63.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 440 | 61.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 406 | 57.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 394 | 55.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 416 | 58.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 370 | 52.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 409 | 57.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 424 | 59.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 365 | 51.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (48% below) and shoplifting (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 30 to 36, while shoplifting fell from 53 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 23.5 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 13.4 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 5.8 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Public order | 36 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Corsham Ladbrook; the highest is Chippenham Lowden & Rowden (277.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Box & Colerne (30.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Corsham Ladbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsham Without | 292 | 50.6 | -21% |
| Corsham Pickwick | 162 | 36.8 | -42% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 145 | 36.7 | -43% |
| Chippenham Sheldon | 437 | 62.4 | -2% |
| Box & Colerne | 176 | 30.5 | -52% |
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 934 | 277.2 | +333% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 283 | 52.7 | -18% |
| Melksham Without North & Shurnhold | 183 | 46.1 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Corsham Ladbrook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 48 |
| On or near B4643 | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Saltersford Lane | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Coulston Road | 15 |
| On or near Erneston Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Homestead Close | 14 |
| On or near South Place | 14 |
| On or near Deere Avenue | 13 |
Of the 360 crimes in Corsham Ladbrook with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 95 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 30.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 16.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 7.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Corsham Ladbrook has an estimated population of 7,115 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), more social housing (22%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Corsham Ladbrook average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Corsham Ladbrook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Corsham Ladbrook a safe place to live?
Corsham Ladbrook recorded 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,477th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Corsham Ladbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Corsham Ladbrook was up 3% on the year before: 455 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 440 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Corsham Ladbrook?
About 7,115 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Corsham Ladbrook?
Corsham Ladbrook 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.