Great Bookham and Fetcham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Great Bookham and Fetcham record 66 crimes, a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—57.1% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This low rate underscores the area’s generally safe environment, particularly in a built-up rural setting where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31.8% of all reported incidents, though this rate remained 65% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 15.2%, with a 46% deficit compared to the national average, and other theft at 13.6%, 23% below UK levels. These figures suggest that while violent crime remains a concern in the area, its prevalence is significantly lower than in larger urban centres. Seasonal factors may have influenced some trends, with the Christmas shopping peak likely contributing to increased vehicle crime and theft, while shorter evenings and holiday closures could have temporarily reduced opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The area’s overall crime profile appears consistent with that of a semi-rural commuter belt or market town, where the mix of residential and light commercial activity generates a moderate but manageable level of criminal activity. The low rate of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and the complete absence of shoplifting and robbery in the category breakdown further support the notion of a community where crime prevention measures—whether through local policing, community engagement, or natural deterrents such as well-lit public spaces—may be effectively reducing criminal opportunities.

December 2025 witnessed significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and other theft rising by 125% (from 4 to 9). These increases may be linked to seasonal factors such as holiday shopping, which could have increased vehicle presence in the area, or heightened opportunities for theft during festive periods. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, and shoplifting dropped by 50%, reflecting reduced foot traffic during the holiday season or increased community vigilance. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 31.8% of all crimes, but this rate was 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 41.2%, a shift that could indicate improved community engagement or temporary seasonal factors such as fewer social events due to Christmas closures.

In December 2025, the crime rate in Great Bookham and Fetcham dropped slightly to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 4.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.1. This small decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in similar rural and semi-rural areas during the winter months, where reduced foot traffic and fewer social gatherings may temporarily dampen opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall crime rate characteristic of the region. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 340 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime for individuals living in this part of Mole Valley. When scaled to the area’s population of 22,408, the 66 total crimes equate to a manageable volume, suggesting that local policing efforts and community dynamics may be effectively mitigating criminal activity.