Great Bookham and Fetcham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Bookham and Fetcham continue to demonstrate significantly lower crime rates than the UK average, with October 2025 recording 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents — 55.8% below the national figure of 7.7. This safety profile is shaped by the area’s character as a semi-rural built-up zone within Mole Valley, where low population density and strong community networks contribute to reduced opportunities for property crime. The most prevalent crime category in October was violence and sexual offences (36% of total incidents), a figure that remains 55% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (16% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (10.7%) followed, both showing marked gaps to their respective UK averages. Seasonal factors in October — including the clocks going back and darker evenings — may have influenced patterns, with Halloween-related activity potentially contributing to the small but notable 100% increases in robbery and weapon possession. However, the overall crime mix remains stable, with no significant spikes in burglary or theft from the person. This contrasts with urban areas where such crimes often dominate during colder months. The area’s crime profile reflects a balance between rural safety and the challenges of managing community-based conflicts, with targeted policing efforts likely playing a key role in maintaining the current low crime trajectory.

October 2025 saw two significant increases in specific crime types, both rising from zero to one incident: robbery and possession of weapons. These 100% month-on-month jumps, though small in absolute terms, signal a shift in local criminal activity that warrants attention. The overall crime rate, however, remained 55.8% below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 36% of all reported incidents — 55% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply, with a 60% gap to the UK average, suggesting community-focused interventions are having a measurable impact. Vehicle crime and criminal damage both remained below UK rates by 5% and 29% respectively, reflecting the area’s low levels of public disorder despite the seasonal transition to darker evenings. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly around Halloween, when increased foot traffic could create opportunities for opportunistic crimes.

In October 2025, Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 27.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the area’s historical pattern of seasonal fluctuations, where crime rates tend to dip in the autumn as community activity shifts. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 2 crimes reported per day in October, a figure that underscores the relatively low volume of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 299 residents, a statistic that places the area among the safest in the UK. When contextualised against the population of 22,408, this monthly exposure highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the low incidence of property or violent crime in a predominantly rural setting. The combination of reduced seasonal tourism, stable community engagement, and targeted crime prevention efforts likely contributes to this sustained safety record.