Great Bookham and Fetcham Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Great Bookham and Fetcham’s crime rate in August 2024 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 56.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This marked disparity reflects the area’s generally low crime environment, though the month saw significant shifts in the types of offences recorded. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.3% of all crimes (31 incidents), making them the most common category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 25.9% (21 incidents), with public order offences contributing 16.1% (13 incidents). These figures contrast sharply with the UK averages for these categories, where violence and sexual offences are 48% higher, anti-social behaviour 37% higher, and public order offences just 5% higher. August, a peak holiday month, likely influenced these patterns, with increased tourism and seasonal activity potentially contributing to higher public order incidents. However, burglary rates fell by 85.7% compared to July, possibly due to fewer empty homes during the summer or heightened community vigilance. The area’s overall low crime rate, combined with its specific focus on violent and anti-social offences, illustrates a relatively safe community grappling with localized challenges tied to seasonal dynamics and social interactions.

August 2024 marked sharp increases in violent and public order crimes, with violence and sexual offences rising by 138.5% (from 13 to 31 incidents) and public order offences jumping 225% (from 4 to 13). This shift contrasts with declines in burglary (-85.7%) and drugs offences (-25%), suggesting a move from property-related to more socially disruptive crimes. The area’s rate of violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) is 48% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, indicating a generally safer environment for this category. The 61.9% monthly rise in overall crime, however, raises questions about localized factors, such as increased foot traffic during the peak holiday season, which may have influenced public order incidents. Residents may find the 38.3% share of violent crimes (31 out of 81 total) particularly relevant, as it highlights a growing proportion of the crime mix.

The crime rate in Great Bookham and Fetcham rose by 61.9% in August 2024 compared to the previous month, moving from 2.2 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains 56.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 3 incidents per day over the 31-day period, translating to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 277 residents. This figure underscores the relatively low risk environment compared to national trends, though the month-on-month rise suggests shifting patterns. The population of 22,408 residents means that individual risk remains minimal, with the area’s low crime rate placing it well below the UK average for most categories. However, the 61.9% increase from July highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of emerging trends, particularly in violent and public order crimes.