Great Bookham and Fetcham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime rate in Great Bookham and Fetcham during July 2024 stood at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 73.8% below the UK average of 8.4. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety, though the balance between property and violent crimes offers intriguing insights. Property crimes (15 incidents) and violent crimes (13 incidents) were nearly equal, but both categories remained significantly below national averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.6 per 1,000, were 79% below the UK rate, while anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.2 per 1,000) also showed marked declines. This pattern may reflect the area’s character as a built-up yet low-density region within Mole Valley, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity could contribute to lower crime rates. July’s peak summer season, with schools out and tourism at its height, may have influenced patterns—though the absence of major spikes in theft or vehicle crime suggests that local initiatives or police presence may have mitigated risks. The UK-wide context reveals that Great Bookham and Fetcham are outliers in their safety, with categories such as burglary and shoplifting far below national averages. However, the slight increase in drug-related offences (from 1 to 4) raises questions about local dynamics, tied to summer events or changes in enforcement. Overall, the data illustrates a community where violent crime is exceptionally low, but property crime remains a modest concern, requiring continued attention.

July 2024 revealed striking shifts in crime patterns, with drug-related offences surging by 300%—from one incident to four—while violent crimes fell by 60.6%, dropping from 33 to 13. This stark contrast highlights a notable realignment in the area’s crime mix, with property crimes (15 incidents) narrowly outpacing violent crimes (13 incidents). The decline in violent offences may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the summer holidays reducing opportunities for certain crimes. Conversely, the sharp rise in drug-related incidents could signal increased activity in specific areas or changes in enforcement priorities. Violence and sexual offences in the area were 79% below the UK average, a figure that reinforces the area’s comparatively low risk profile for such crimes. Residents may find the 63.6% drop in public order offences (from 11 to 4) particularly reassuring, suggesting a reduction in disruptive incidents during the busy summer months.

The crime rate in Great Bookham and Fetcham for July 2024 was 2.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 39.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000. This represents a stark contrast to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s relative safety. Locally, the monthly exposure to crime translates to one reported incident for every 448 residents, a figure that highlights the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day, a rate that remains significantly lower than national trends. When scaled to the population of 22,408, the low crime rate suggests that residents face minimal risk compared to both the UK average and previous months. The sharp decline in violent crimes, coupled with a notable rise in drug-related offences, may reflect shifting local dynamics. This contrast in crime trends underscores the importance of contextual factors, such as seasonal activity and community initiatives, in shaping the area’s safety profile.