Great Bookham and Fetcham Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Great Bookham and Fetcham in April 2023 reveals a distinct mix of violent and non-violent offences, shaped by the area’s character as a built-up rural-suburban district within Mole Valley. With a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents — 60% below the UK average — the area demonstrates a consistently low level of criminal activity. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.9% of all crimes, a rate that is 58% below the UK average for this type. This suggests a combination of local factors, such as the community’s demographics or the presence of local amenities that may influence interpersonal dynamics. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 22.7% of incidents, with its rate 41% below the UK average. This could reflect the area’s relatively tranquil environment, where disruptions are less frequent than in more densely populated regions. Public order offences contributed 10.6% of crimes, a figure that is 53% below the UK average, linked to the area’s low levels of alcohol-related incidents or community engagement in maintaining public spaces. Seasonal factors, such as the Easter holiday and the transition to spring, may have influenced the mix of crimes, with increased outdoor activity contributing to higher anti-social behaviour while also reducing opportunities for theft in retail areas. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes, such as burglary or vehicle crime, which are both below UK averages, further reinforces the idea that this area’s lower crime rates are sustained by its geographical and social context, where residential density is lower and community policing may play a role in deterring more serious offences.

April 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Great Bookham and Fetcham. Burglary rates surged by 200% compared to the previous month, rising from 2 to 6 incidents, a figure that may partly reflect seasonal changes or temporary vulnerabilities in property security. Anti-social behaviour also increased sharply, with an 114.3% rise from 7 to 15 cases, possibly linked to the Easter holiday period and increased foot traffic in local areas. Conversely, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson both fell significantly, with shoplifting dropping by 83.3% and criminal damage by 50%. These reductions could indicate the effectiveness of targeted policing or a natural decline in opportunistic crimes during the spring. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.9% of all crimes, a rate that is 58% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a broader trend of lower violent crime in this area compared to national benchmarks. The presence of bicycle theft at 0.1 per 1,000 — 43% above the UK average — highlights a unique local challenge, tied to the area’s cycling infrastructure or seasonal recreational activity.

The crime rate in Great Bookham and Fetcham for April 2023 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 14.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.4. This decline suggests a continued trend of relatively low crime levels compared to the UK average, which is 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that reflects the sparse distribution of incidents across the local population. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 340 residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime in this area remains significantly lower than in many other parts of the UK. This monthly exposure figure, when considered alongside the area’s population of 22,408, underscores the effectiveness of local policing or the inherent characteristics of the built-up area, such as its rural-suburban blend, in maintaining a safer environment. The contrast between the daily and monthly figures also highlights how infrequent crime is for individuals living in this part of Mole Valley, even during periods of increased outdoor activity like Easter.