Bramley and Wonersh Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bramley and Wonersh recorded a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents in August 2023, a figure that places the area 61.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national statistics highlights the area's generally low crime profile, though the data reveals a nuanced picture of local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 25% of all crimes reported, with four incidents recorded—equivalent to 0.8 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 70% below the UK average for the same category, a disparity that may reflect the area's small population and relatively low population density. Criminal damage and arson (18.8%) and anti-social behaviour (18.8%) followed as the next most common categories, with the latter showing a notable spike in August. Seasonal factors appear to influence these patterns, as August is typically a peak month for tourism and holiday activity. While the overall crime rate remains low, the increase in anti-social behaviour could be linked to the influx of visitors or changes in local activity during the summer months. The absence of significant rises in property-related crimes, such as burglary or vehicle crime, further reinforces the area's safety record, though the doubling of vehicle crime from July to August suggests a need for continued vigilance in specific contexts.

August 2023 saw a marked shift in crime patterns compared to July, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200%—from one incident to three—despite an overall decline in total crimes. This increase, though localized, contrasts with a 50% reduction in violence and sexual offences, which fell from eight to four. The category of shoplifting also rose sharply, doubling from zero to one incident, a change that may reflect seasonal foot traffic patterns during the peak holiday period. Meanwhile, vehicle crime increased by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, potentially linked to changing parking habits or increased vehicle presence in the area. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Bramley and Wonersh (0.8 per 1,000) was 70% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area's consistently low violent crime profile. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted local responses, particularly to address the unexpected rise in anti-social behaviour during a typically low-crime month.

Bramley and Wonersh's crime rate in August 2023 fell by 20.1% compared to July, dropping from 3.9 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though August's figures remain significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in August, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 318 residents. This equates to a 1-in-318 chance of experiencing a crime over the course of the month, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. When considering the 5,091 residents of Bramley and Wonersh, the low crime rate suggests a relatively safe environment, though the fluctuating nature of certain crime categories—such as the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—highlights the need for ongoing monitoring. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite the changes in specific crime types, the overall risk to residents remains minimal compared to national benchmarks.