Crime in Corsham: statistics, rates and trends
390 crimes were recorded in Corsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Corsham at a glance
- Crime trends in Corsham
- Types of crime in Corsham
- Corsham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Corsham
- Streets with the most crime in Corsham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Corsham
- Population and deprivation in Corsham
- Questions about crime in Corsham
- About this data
390 crimes were recorded in Corsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 157 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Corsham has the 1,236th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Corsham | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 390 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.8 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,701 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Corsham was highest in the year to July 2019 (461 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (387). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 390 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 410 | 47.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 408 | 46.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 387 | 44.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 433 | 49.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 413 | 47.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 414 | 47.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 461 | 53.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 410 | 47.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Corsham 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 (+46%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-42%) and violence and sexual offences (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 157 | 18.0 | 0.53 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 9.4 | 0.61 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +6% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.8 | 0.37 | +23% |
| Other theft | 14 | 1.6 | 0.25 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.6 | 0.19 | -42% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.4 | 0.39 | +20% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +50% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 0.33 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Corsham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Corsham recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Corsham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Corsham recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Corsham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Corsham recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Corsham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Corsham recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Corsham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Corsham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Corsham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Corsham recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Corsham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Corsham recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Corsham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Corsham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Corsham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Corsham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Corsham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Corsham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Corsham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Corsham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Corsham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Corsham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Corsham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Corsham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Corsham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Corsham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Corsham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Corsham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Corsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham (Wiltshire) | 1,714 | 49.1 | +9% |
| Melksham | 1,335 | 71.9 | +60% |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 465 | 49.2 | +10% |
| Trowbridge | 4,041 | 94.6 | +111% |
| Bath | 11,518 | 116.4 | +160% |
| Calne | 1,139 | 53.8 | +20% |
| Devizes | 1,746 | 95.6 | +113% |
| Lyneham | 109 | 18.9 | -58% |
2 areas within Corsham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Corsham Ladbrook had the highest rate (65.5 per 1,000) and Corsham Pickwick the lowest (36.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsham Ladbrook | Neighbourhood | 7,115 | 466 | 65.5 |
| Corsham Pickwick | Neighbourhood | 4,399 | 159 | 36.1 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Spring Tining | 20 |
| On or near Coulston Road | 15 |
| On or near Beechfield Road | 13 |
| On or near High Street | 12 |
| On or near Lypiatt Road | 12 |
| On or near Alexander Terrace | 11 |
| On or near Dickens Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Picked Mead | 11 |
| On or near Cleevedale Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Corsham 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 | 117 | 30.0% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 21.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 12.6% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Corsham has an estimated population of 8,701. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Corsham sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Corsham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.1% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Corsham a safe place to live?
Corsham recorded 44.8 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Corsham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Corsham was down 5% on the year before: 390 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 410 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Corsham?
Corsham 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.