Great Bookham and Fetcham Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 saw Great Bookham and Fetcham maintain a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 52.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This low rate aligns with the built-up area’s likely rural character within Mole Valley, where crime patterns typically differ from dense urban centres. The top three crime types were violence and sexual offences (24 incidents, 31.6% of total), public order (12 incidents, 15.8%), and anti-social behaviour (11 incidents, 14.5%). These figures suggest a mix of personal and community-level challenges, though the area remains safer than the UK average. Seasonal context for February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain lower overall crime levels compared to busier periods. The violence rate (1.1 per 1,000) was 56% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) was 52% below national levels. However, public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) were 2% above the UK average, hinting at localized pressures in community spaces. The low property crime rate (25 incidents) and minimal vehicle crime (2 incidents) contrast with the UK average, reinforcing the area’s relatively secure environment. These trends suggest that while the built-up area faces specific challenges, its overall crime profile remains distinct from the national average, shaped by its geographic and demographic context.

February 2024 revealed stark contrasts in crime trends within Great Bookham and Fetcham. Anti-social behaviour surged by 120% (from 5 to 11 incidents), marking the most significant increase of the month. This rise, though not uncommon in winter months, may reflect seasonal shifts in community dynamics or indoor gatherings. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 84.6% (from 13 to 2 incidents), likely tied to reduced outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for theft during colder weather. The area’s violence and sexual offences rate (1.1 per 1,000) remained 56% below the UK average, a consistent trend that could be linked to the built-up area’s lower population density and stronger community cohesion. Possession of weapons (2 incidents) rose by 100%, a category where the local rate (0.1 per 1,000) was 43% above the UK average. This anomaly warrants attention. Meanwhile, burglary (7 incidents) decreased by 22.2%, and criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) fell by 11.1%, suggesting that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have contributed to these declines. These shifts underscore the combination of local conditions and national trends, with some categories aligning closely with the UK average while others diverge significantly.

The crime rate in Great Bookham and Fetcham remained stable at 3.4 per 1,000 in February 2024, matching the previous month’s rate exactly. This consistency suggests no abrupt spikes or dips in criminal activity over the short term. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 3 crimes per day in February—a figure that, while low, provides a tangible sense of the local crime environment. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 295 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualized within the population of 22,408, this means that the vast majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. However, the 120% increase in anti-social behaviour and the 100% rise in possession of weapons signal localized pressures that could affect community well-being. These figures, while not reflecting a broader trend in the area’s overall safety, emphasize the importance of monitoring specific categories that deviate from the UK average. For residents, the data underscores that while the area remains generally secure, targeted issues such as anti-social behaviour and weapons possession require continued attention to ensure long-term stability.