Crime in Corsham Pickwick: statistics, rates and trends
162 crimes were recorded in Corsham Pickwick in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Corsham Pickwick at a glance
- Crime trends in Corsham Pickwick
- Types of crime in Corsham Pickwick
- Corsham Pickwick compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Corsham Pickwick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Corsham Pickwick
- Demographics of Corsham Pickwick
- Questions about crime in Corsham Pickwick
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (61), anti-social behaviour (33) and criminal damage and arson (16) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,563rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Corsham Pickwick | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 162 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.8 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,399 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Corsham Pickwick peaked in the year to August 2025 (195 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (140). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 162 | 36.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 195 | 44.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 181 | 41.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 164 | 37.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 162 | 36.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 147 | 33.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 140 | 31.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 166 | 37.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 171 | 38.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (59% below) and anti-social behaviour (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 21 to 33, while violence and sexual offences fell from 120 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 13.9 | 34.2 | -49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 7.5 | 15.4 | +57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 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.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Corsham Pickwick; 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 Pickwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsham Without | 292 | 50.6 | +37% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 455 | 63.9 | +74% |
| Box & Colerne | 176 | 30.5 | -17% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 145 | 36.7 | 0% |
| Chippenham Sheldon | 437 | 62.4 | +69% |
| Melksham Without North & Shurnhold | 183 | 46.1 | +25% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 283 | 52.7 | +43% |
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 934 | 277.2 | +653% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Corsham Pickwick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Spring Tining” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Spring Tining | 20 |
| On or near Beechfield Road | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Picked Mead | 11 |
| On or near Academy Drive | 7 |
| On or near Potley Lane | 6 |
| On or near Mayo Close | 5 |
| On or near Bluebell Mead | 4 |
| On or near Brakspear Drive | 4 |
| On or near Home Mead | 4 |
Of the 129 crimes in Corsham Pickwick with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 44 | 34.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 31 | 24.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 21.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 11.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
Corsham Pickwick has an estimated population of 4,399 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Corsham Pickwick average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Corsham Pickwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Corsham Pickwick a safe place to live?
Corsham Pickwick recorded 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,563rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Corsham Pickwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 61 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Corsham Pickwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Corsham Pickwick was down 17% on the year before: 162 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 195 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Corsham Pickwick?
About 4,399 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Corsham Pickwick?
Corsham Pickwick 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.