Great Bookham and Fetcham Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 59.5% below the UK average of 8.4. This figure reflects a continuation of the built-up area's generally low crime profile, which has been consistent with its status as a relatively quiet part of Mole Valley. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (26.0%) and public order offences (11.7%). These proportions align with the area's characteristics as a residential district with limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres, where violent and anti-social crimes are more frequently reported. Seasonal factors in May, including bank holidays and extended evening hours, may have influenced outdoor socialising patterns, which could partly explain the relatively high share of public order offences. However, the overall low crime rate suggests that the area's demographic makeup, including a mix of older residents and families, may contribute to a more stable environment. The data also shows that property crimes, while present, made up a smaller share (24.7%) than violent crimes, a trend that may be linked to the area's lower retail density and fewer opportunities for theft compared to more commercially active zones. These findings illustrate how local geography and community structures interact with broader national crime trends to shape the unique crime picture in Great Bookham and Fetcham.

The most striking month-on-month change in May 2024 was the 80% decrease in shoplifting, which fell from 5 incidents to 1. This sharp decline contrasts with the 42.9% increase in anti-social behaviour, which rose from 14 to 20. The shift in crime mix also reveals a notable trend: violent crimes accounted for 37.7% of all incidents, the highest proportion among all categories, while property crimes made up 24.7% (19 out of 77). This balance between violent and property crime is consistent with the area's character as a built-up district within Mole Valley, where community dynamics and local policing efforts may influence reporting patterns. Violent crimes in the area remain 54% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents, while anti-social behaviour, though rising, is still 38% below the national rate of 1.4 per 1,000. These statistics provide a nuanced view of the area's crime profile, showing both resilience and areas requiring attention.

Great Bookham and Fetcham's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 16.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.1. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its crime rate 59.5% below the national average of 8.4. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of criminal activity in the built-up area. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the monthly exposure to crime was 1 reported incident for every 291 residents, a statistic that highlights the rarity of crime in this part of Mole Valley. The comparison to the UK average further reinforces the area's safety, particularly in categories like robbery and shoplifting, which are 100% below the national rates. These figures suggest that local factors, such as community policing or demographic characteristics, may play a role in maintaining this low crime profile.