Crime in Corsham Without: statistics, rates and trends
292 crimes were recorded in Corsham Without in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 51% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Corsham Without at a glance
- Crime trends in Corsham Without
- Types of crime in Corsham Without
- Corsham Without compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Corsham Without
- What happened after crimes were reported in Corsham Without
- Demographics of Corsham Without
- Questions about crime in Corsham Without
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (134), anti-social behaviour (45) and criminal damage and arson (34) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,004th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Corsham Without | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 292 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +51% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,770 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Corsham Without peaked in the year to August 2019 (320 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (193). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 292 | 50.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 193 | 33.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 202 | 35.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 237 | 41.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 222 | 38.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 251 | 43.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 293 | 50.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 320 | 55.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 297 | 51.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (49% below) and public order (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 70 to 134 and anti-social behaviour rose from 38 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 | 23.2 | 34.2 | +91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 7.8 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 21 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Corsham Without; 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 Without |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsham Ladbrook | 455 | 63.9 | +26% |
| Corsham Pickwick | 162 | 36.8 | -27% |
| Box & Colerne | 176 | 30.5 | -40% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 145 | 36.7 | -28% |
| Melksham Without North & Shurnhold | 183 | 46.1 | -9% |
| Chippenham Sheldon | 437 | 62.4 | +23% |
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 934 | 277.2 | +448% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 283 | 52.7 | +4% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Corsham Without over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kings Lea Avenue” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kings Lea Avenue | 35 |
| On or near The Close | 25 |
| On or near Mons Lane | 24 |
| On or near Leylands Road | 12 |
| On or near Pine Close | 11 |
| On or near Sandy Lea Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Clubhouse Place | 7 |
| On or near Corsham Road | 7 |
| On or near Northcroft Road | 7 |
| On or near Rosemary Lane | 7 |
Of the 247 crimes in Corsham Without with a recorded outcome, 25% 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 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 76 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 24.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 17.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 7.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Corsham Without has an estimated population of 5,770 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%), fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Corsham Without average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Corsham Without | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Corsham Without a safe place to live?
Corsham Without recorded 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,004th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Corsham Without?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 134 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (45).
Is crime in Corsham Without going up or down?
Recorded crime in Corsham Without was up 51% on the year before: 292 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 193 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Corsham Without?
About 5,770 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Corsham Without?
Corsham Without 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.