Great Bookham and Fetcham Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture in Great Bookham and Fetcham during June 2023, accounting for 35.1% of all reported incidents. This category, at 39 crimes, was 42% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 41.2% below the UK’s 8.5 per 1,000, a gap consistent with the built-up area’s characteristics. Public order offences (18.9%) and anti-social behaviour (16.2%) followed as the next most common categories, both significantly below UK averages. June, as the start of summer, may have influenced these patterns, with increased social activity potentially contributing to public order issues. The relatively low levels of property crime—only 31 incidents compared to 39 violent crimes—suggest a community profile less prone to burglary or theft, though this could also reflect the area’s lower population density and fewer high-value targets. Seasonal factors, such as the extension of daylight hours and the beginning of tourist activity in nearby rural areas, may have played a role in shaping the crime mix. The overall data reinforces the area’s position as a relatively safe built-up zone within Mole Valley, with crime patterns skewed toward interpersonal rather than property-related incidents.

Vehicle crime surged by 100% in June, jumping from zero to seven incidents—a stark contrast to previous months. This spike, while unexplained by the data, may partly reflect increased traffic during the summer season. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 80% compared to May, with only one incident recorded, compared to five the prior month. This decline could align with the area’s relatively low density of high-value properties. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, at 39 incidents, 42% below the UK average. Public order offences also rose, though by a smaller margin, tied to the start of summer social activities. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, given its sudden emergence as a new category in the breakdown.

June 2023 saw a 27.6% increase in the crime rate compared to May, rising from 3.9 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This shift, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 4 incidents per day over the month, reflecting a steady but manageable pace. When scaled to the area’s population of 22,408, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 202 residents. This figure, while higher than May’s rate, still places the area in a safer bracket relative to national trends. The change in crime mix—particularly the rise in vehicle crime and the fall in burglary—suggests shifting patterns that may align with seasonal activity. For residents, the 1-in-202 monthly exposure offers a tangible benchmark for understanding local crime dynamics in context.