Great Bookham and Fetcham Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Bookham and Fetcham's crime rate in March 2025 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 41% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area's generally lower crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents, 34.6% of total crimes) dominated the monthly tally, followed closely by anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson (14 incidents each). These figures contrast with the UK averages for these categories, which suggest the area's violent crime rates are 41% below the national figure while anti-social behaviour remains 52% below the UK average. Seasonal factors may have influenced these trends, as March's transition to spring brought longer evenings and potential changes in community activity. The area's crime picture appears to reflect its suburban character, with property crimes (35 incidents) and violent crimes (36 incidents) roughly balanced, though neither category reached the UK averages. Shoplifting rates in the area were 71% below the UK average (0.2 vs 0.7 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may relate to local retail patterns or community engagement efforts. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000) further suggest that the area's built-up environment and potential surveillance infrastructure contribute to its lower-than-average exposure to certain crime types.

March 2025 marked stark shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 450% (from 2 to 11 incidents) and violence and sexual offences jumping 140% (from 15 to 36). These increases, though significant, still leave the area 41% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 33.3% (from 3 to 2 incidents), a decline that may reflect seasonal changes in traffic patterns or improved security measures. The breakdown reveals a notable divergence from national trends: while criminal damage and arson rates are 5% above the UK average (0.6 vs 0.6 per 1,000), anti-social behaviour remains 52% below the UK figure (0.6 vs 1.2 per 1,000). Residents might find the 450% rise in public order offences particularly concerning, as it suggests a rapid escalation in incidents such as noise complaints or anti-social gatherings during the transition to spring.

Great Bookham and Fetcham's crime rate in March 2025 (4.6 per 1,000 residents) represents a 103.5% increase from February's rate of 2.3 per 1,000. This shift, while notable, still places the area 41% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. Daily crime activity averages 3 incidents per day, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than the broader rate. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for every 215 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the statistical impact on the community. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's 22,408 residents face a crime risk significantly lower than the national average, though the month-on-month rise suggests temporary factors may have influenced local dynamics. This contrast with UK-wide trends highlights the area's distinct characteristics, shaped by its suburban setting and seasonal transitions.