Great Bookham and Fetcham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Bookham and Fetcham, a built-up area within Mole Valley, recorded a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 (49.4% lower). This figure reflects a generally low-crime environment, though month-on-month fluctuations suggest seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 51.1% of all crimes, a category that, while 26% below the UK average, may be linked to the area’s demographic profile and the increased socialising that comes with longer evenings in May. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 17.4%, also remained 51% below the national rate, potentially due to the area’s relatively small population and community-focused policing. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, extended daylight hours, and the start of the outdoor drinking season—likely contributes to the spike in violence-related incidents. However, property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary were low, with shoplifting at 70% below the UK average and burglary at 64% below. This could be attributed to the area’s compact nature, where local businesses may have stronger community ties and surveillance measures. The overall crime profile, though showing a slight upward trend from April, remains consistent with the area’s historical pattern of low violent crime and minimal property-related offences.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in drug-related offences, which surged by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents). This increase, though small in absolute terms, highlights a potential emerging trend in illicit activity. Simultaneously, robbery incidents doubled from zero to one, marking a 100% rise. These changes contrast sharply with a 42.9% decrease in public order offences, which fell from seven to four. The crime mix also shifted significantly, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 51.1% of total crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 (26% below the national rate). Anti-social behaviour, though declining in absolute terms, remains 51% below the UK average. Shoplifting and burglary were both 70% and 64% below their respective UK averages, suggesting that targeted retail areas and residential properties may have robust local deterrents. Residents may find the 300% rise in drug-related offences particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential need for heightened awareness or local intervention.

The crime rate in Great Bookham and Fetcham rose by 24.5% in May 2025, increasing from 3.3 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This shift places the area’s monthly exposure at one reported crime for every 244 residents, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents over the course of the month. Daily, the area saw approximately three crimes reported, a consistent local metric that highlights the frequency of incidents within the built-up area. When compared to the UK average, the area remains significantly safer, with a crime rate 49.4% below the national average of 8.1 per 1,000. However, the upward trend from April suggests a potential seasonal influence, particularly given May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor activity. The population context further underscores that the rate, while higher than the previous month, remains low in absolute terms, with only 92 crimes reported across 22,408 residents. This balance between local trends and national benchmarks illustrates the area’s generally low crime profile, even as month-on-month fluctuations occur.