Bramley and Wonersh Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The most dramatic shift in November 2023 was the 150% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from four to ten incidents. This surge, occurring against the backdrop of Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, contrasts with a generally low crime profile for Bramley and Wonersh, a built-up area within Waverley. The overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 29.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. Property crimes (12 incidents) and violent crimes (10 incidents) accounted for 85% of all reported crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating the breakdown at 37% of total incidents. This category's rate of 2.0 per 1,000 is 23% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community dynamics that mitigate severe violence. Meanwhile, vehicle crime—rising to 8 incidents—surged 220% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability in motor vehicle security. The seasonal context of November, with extended darkness and major retail events, likely contributes to this pattern, though the area's lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (64% below UK) and anti-social behaviour (62% below UK) indicate strong community engagement or proactive enforcement. The interplay between local demographics, policing strategies, and seasonal factors appears to shape Bramley and Wonersh's crime profile in ways distinct from broader UK patterns.

Violence and sexual offences saw the most extreme month-on-month increase, jumping 150% from four to ten incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average, raises questions about localized pressures during November's darker evenings and high-street activity. Vehicle crime also doubled from zero to eight incidents, a 220% jump above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect increased vehicle presence in the area during Black Friday sales or vulnerabilities in local car parks. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3%, dropping from three to two incidents—a decrease that aligns with the area's generally low rates for this category (62% below UK). The breakdown shows a shift in crime mix, with violent crimes now comprising 37% of all incidents compared to property crimes' 44%, indicating a temporary imbalance in criminal activity. Public order offences—rising from zero to two incidents—now account for 7.4% of total crimes, though this remains 25% below the UK average. For residents, the 220% above UK average for vehicle crime offers a concrete data point to consider for car security measures.

Bramley and Wonersh's crime rate in November 2023 (5.3 per 1,000) marked a 79.7% increase from October's rate of 3.0 per 1,000, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is 29.3% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day in the area, a figure that, while low, may be influenced by seasonal patterns such as extended darkness and high-street activity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime rate is 29.3% below the UK average, a gap that has persisted despite the November increase. This contrast with national trends suggests that local factors—such as community policing, demographic composition, or geographic isolation—play a significant role in maintaining lower crime levels. The 1-in-189 resident monthly exposure rate, while seemingly modest, should be contextualized within the area's built-up character and proximity to Waverley's broader policing network. The 79.7% rise from October, though substantial, does not erase the area's long-term position as a relatively safe location compared to the UK average, where crime rates are 29.3% higher.