Crime in Corsham Pickwick: statistics, rates and trends
159 crimes were recorded in Corsham Pickwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Corsham Pickwick
- Questions about crime in Corsham Pickwick
- About this data
159 crimes were recorded in Corsham Pickwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 63 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Corsham Pickwick has the 3,591st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Corsham Pickwick | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 159 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.1 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,399 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Corsham Pickwick was highest in the year to July 2025 (206 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (143). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 159 | 36.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 206 | 46.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 178 | 40.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 157 | 35.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 161 | 36.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 144 | 32.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 143 | 32.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 175 | 39.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 160 | 36.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Corsham Pickwick 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 (+70%).
The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-50%) and criminal damage and arson (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 14.3 | 0.42 | -50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 7.7 | 0.50 | +70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 4.1 | 0.60 | -14% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.3 | 0.46 | +150% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +133% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.1 | 0.18 | -17% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.9 | 0.26 | +100% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 0.34 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.5 | 0.05 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Corsham Pickwick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Corsham Pickwick recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Corsham Pickwick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Corsham Pickwick recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Corsham Pickwick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Corsham Pickwick recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Corsham Pickwick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Corsham Pickwick recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Corsham Pickwick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Corsham Pickwick recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Corsham Pickwick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Corsham Pickwick recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Corsham Pickwick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Corsham Pickwick recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Corsham Pickwick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Corsham Pickwick recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Corsham Pickwick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Corsham Pickwick recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Corsham Pickwick
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Corsham Pickwick recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Corsham Pickwick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Corsham Pickwick recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Corsham Pickwick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Corsham Pickwick recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Corsham Pickwick
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Corsham Pickwick recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Corsham Pickwick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Corsham Pickwick.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Corsham Pickwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsham Without | 294 | 51.0 | +41% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 466 | 65.5 | +81% |
| Box & Colerne | 184 | 31.9 | -12% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 142 | 35.9 | -1% |
| Chippenham Sheldon | 433 | 61.8 | +71% |
| Melksham Without North & Shurnhold | 183 | 46.1 | +28% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 282 | 52.5 | +45% |
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 947 | 281.0 | +677% |
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 Pickwick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Spring Tining | 20 |
| On or near Beechfield Road | 13 |
| On or near Picked Mead | 11 |
| On or near Academy Drive | 7 |
| On or near Supermarket | 7 |
| On or near Potley Lane | 6 |
| On or near Silman Close | 6 |
| On or near Brakspear Drive | 5 |
| On or near Bluebell Mead | 4 |
| On or near Home Mead | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Corsham Pickwick 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 43 | 27.0% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 21.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 18.2% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 14.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 6.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
Corsham Pickwick has an estimated population of 4,399. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Corsham Pickwick sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Corsham Pickwick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Corsham Pickwick a safe place to live?
Corsham Pickwick recorded 36.1 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 Pickwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in Corsham Pickwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Corsham Pickwick was down 23% on the year before: 159 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 206 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Corsham Pickwick?
Corsham Pickwick 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 Pickwick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.