Great Bookham and Fetcham Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a slight upward trend in crime for Great Bookham and Fetcham, with the area’s overall crime rate rising to 3.8 per 1,000 residents — a 19.6% increase from January but still 40.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This built-up area within Mole Valley, characterized by its mix of residential and commuter-focused infrastructure, continues to show a crime profile skewed toward property and anti-social behaviour, though violent crimes remain a significant concern. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.9%) and burglary (10.6%). The seasonal context of February — a winter month with reduced outdoor activity — likely contributes to the dominance of indoor-related offences, though the spike in vehicle crime suggests shifting patterns as temperatures drop further. Despite the rise in burglary, which is 60% above the UK average, the area’s overall safety remains evident when compared to national statistics. The low rate of shoplifting (83% below the UK average) and other theft (5% below) may reflect the area’s quieter retail environment and strong community engagement. These trends, while modest, highlight the need for continued vigilance in areas where local crime rates diverge from national norms, particularly in property-related offences.

February 2026 witnessed a sharp 500% rise in vehicle crime, with incidents increasing from 1 to 6 — the most dramatic spike in the month. This jump, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, may partly explain the area’s shift in crime mix, with property crimes now slightly outpacing violent crimes for the first time this year. Meanwhile, drugs-related offences doubled, rising from 0 to 2, a trend that could reflect broader regional patterns. Other theft also doubled, from 4 to 8, though this category remains 5% below the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 25%, from 4 to 3, and other crime dropped by 75%, from 4 to 1 — a reduction that may signal improved local policing or community engagement. The most notable UK comparison lies in burglary, which in February rose to 9 incidents (0.4 per 1,000) — 60% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, highlighting a local vulnerability in property crime despite the overall low rate.

February 2026 saw a 19.6% increase in the area’s crime rate compared to January, rising from 3.2 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a local uptick, the area remains 40.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported over 28 days — a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s generally secure environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 264 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of Great Bookham and Fetcham compared to national trends. When scaled to the population of 22,408, this suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than in many other parts of the UK. The shift from January to February also highlights seasonal patterns: as winter deepens, the focus of crime may shift indoors, with property crimes and anti-social behaviour dominating over outdoor activity-driven offences.