Bramley and Wonersh Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 marked a continuation of Bramley and Wonersh’s historically low crime rates, with 2.6 crimes reported per 1,000 residents—a figure 65.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile remains characterised by a balance between violent and property-related offences, though neither category reaches the national average. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all crimes, but at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, this rate is significantly lower than the UK’s 2.7 per 1,000. Other theft, the second most common category, stood at 0.6 per 1,000, just 2% above the UK average, suggesting a minor alignment with national trends in this category. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced activity patterns, though the data does not indicate a sharp increase in incidents during this period. Bramley and Wonersh’s built-up nature, combined with its integration within Waverley’s broader infrastructure, likely contributes to its lower crime rates compared to larger urban centres. The area’s compact layout and mixed-use development may foster a sense of community that deters crime, while the absence of high-density residential zones or major commercial hubs reduces opportunities for theft or violence. This pattern is consistent with other low-crime built-up areas within Surrey, where local governance and community engagement often play a role in maintaining safety.

March 2023 saw a notable shift in crime distribution, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 38.5% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, was 64% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Other theft, the second most common category, stood at 0.6 per 1,000—just 2% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This slight deviation from the national trend may reflect local patterns, such as the area’s retail and residential mix. Meanwhile, crimes like criminal damage, public order, and vehicle crime were all 58–69% below UK averages, pointing to a broader trend of low property-related incidents. For residents, the data offers reassurance: the area’s crime mix remains heavily skewed towards non-violent, low-frequency categories, with no single type dominating the statistics.

In March 2023, Bramley and Wonersh recorded 13 total crimes across a population of 5,091, equating to 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 65.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast between the area and national trends. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 0 crimes per day over the month, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Monthly exposure data reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 392 residents, a figure that contextualises the low likelihood of encountering crime in Bramley and Wonersh. When compared to the UK’s broader context, the area’s crime profile appears significantly safer, particularly in categories such as violence and sexual offences, which were 64% below the national average. This suggests a combination of local factors—such as a compact, well-connected community and lower population density—may contribute to the area’s consistently low crime rates.