Great Bookham and Fetcham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category in Great Bookham and Fetcham in August 2025, occurred at a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents—41% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the area’s unique safety profile, which is further reinforced by its overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000, 46.9% lower than the UK average. The breakdown reveals a crime picture shaped by both local conditions and seasonal rhythms: while the area’s low burglary and shoplifting rates may reflect the absence of high-footfall retail zones, the higher proportion of violent crimes could be influenced by factors such as population density or community dynamics. August, a peak holiday month, typically raises concerns about increased burglary risks due to empty homes, yet the area’s burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000) was 63% below the UK average. This suggests that local measures—whether through community vigilance or property security—may mitigate seasonal vulnerabilities. The relatively high share of anti-social behaviour (24% of all crimes) compared to the UK average (1.5 per 1,000) indicates a need for targeted strategies to address disruptive incidents, which may be linked to the built-up area’s characteristics. Overall, the data illustrates a low-crime environment where violent crime, though present, remains significantly below national levels, pointing to a combination of geographic factors, policing efforts, and community engagement.

August 2025 witnessed notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories rising from zero to one reported incident: possession of weapons, bicycle theft, and robbery. This contrasts with sharp declines in vehicle crime (down 85.7%), shoplifting (down 66.7%), and burglary (down 33.3%). The crime mix also saw a shift, with violent crimes (37) accounting for 38.5% of all incidents—higher than property crimes (24)—a balance not typically seen in this area. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, were 41% below the UK average, while public order offences were 48% below. These figures suggest that local deterrents or community engagement efforts may be particularly effective in addressing violent crime. Residents may find the drop in vehicle crime, which fell to just one incident, especially noteworthy given the area’s proximity to major roads.

August 2025 saw a 10.5% decrease in the crime rate from 4.8 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, marking the lowest monthly rate in the past year. This decline aligns with the area’s broader trend of sustained safety improvements. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported over 31 days, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 233 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low risk residents face compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 22,408, the area’s small size and low crime density suggest that local community initiatives, combined with the character of the built-up area, may contribute to its consistently lower-than-average crime profile. The drop in violent crime, particularly anti-social behaviour and public order offences, further supports the idea that local interventions or environmental factors are having a measurable impact.