Great Bookham and Fetcham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 40% of reported crimes in Great Bookham and Fetcham, making this category the dominant force shaping the area’s crime profile. With a total of 83 crimes recorded, the local crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents placed the area 54.9% below the UK average of 8.2, illustrating a stark contrast to national trends. The breakdown of offences revealed that 33 incidents of violence and sexual offences were reported, significantly outpacing other categories such as anti-social behaviour (14 cases) and public order offences (11 cases). This dominance of violent crime may be influenced by local factors, such as the area’s character as a built-up part of Mole Valley, where community interactions and social dynamics could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal incidents. Seasonal context also plays a role: as June marks the beginning of summer, increased social activity and longer daylight hours may heighten opportunities for such crimes. However, the area’s overall low crime rate remains a notable feature, with property crimes (22 cases) and other categories like vehicle crime (7 cases) far below UK averages. The combination of a relatively low overall rate and the prominence of violent crime suggests a combination of local demographics, geography, and seasonal rhythms, which may require tailored approaches to community safety.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 600% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to seven incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlights a notable shift in crime patterns. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 30% to 14 incidents, and other theft fell by 33.3% to four cases, suggesting some localised reductions in disorder-related offences. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remained 46% below the UK average, with 33 incidents reported (1.5 per 1,000). This category’s share of total crimes (39.8%) underscores its dominance in the area’s crime profile. Other crime and drugs both doubled from zero to two and one incidents respectively, indicating emerging trends that warrant closer monitoring. These shifts may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased vehicle use during summer, or changes in local activity patterns.

The crime rate in Great Bookham and Fetcham rose 7.6% from 3.4 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents in June 2024, reflecting a slight upward trend. Locally, this translates to approximately three crimes reported per day across the 30-day period, with one crime occurring for every 270 residents over the course of the month. When compared to the UK average, the area remains significantly safer, with crime rates 54.9% below the national figure. This population-scaled perspective highlights the area’s relatively low exposure to crime, even as monthly totals show a modest increase. The rise in vehicle crime, which surged 600% from one to seven incidents, may partly explain the overall increase, though other categories like anti-social behaviour and other theft saw declines. These figures suggest that while local crime trends are shifting, the area continues to maintain a much lower crime profile than the UK average, offering residents a sense of relative security despite the recent uptick.