Bramley and Wonersh Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile for Bramley and Wonersh in October 2023 reveals a markedly different pattern compared to the UK average, with a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—62.5% below the national figure of 8.0. This built-up area within Waverley shows a distinct balance of crime types, with violence and sexual offences (26.7% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (20.0%) dominating the mix. Other theft (20.0%) follows closely, suggesting a focus on low-level, community-based incidents rather than high-severity crimes. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low. Violent crimes, while a significant portion of the total, are 70% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s likely character as a stable, low-density residential community with limited nightlife or high-traffic commercial zones. Anti-social behaviour, also 53% below the UK average, may reflect a combination of effective local policing and community engagement efforts. Burglary (13.3% of total crimes) is 18% above the UK average, a small but statistically significant deviation that could point to vulnerabilities in domestic security or targeted opportunities in specific properties. The overall mix of crimes suggests an environment where personal safety is prioritised, but targeted property crimes persist, linked to the area’s suburban layout and limited commercial activity.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 50% (from 2 to 3 incidents) and 'other crime' rising by 100% (from 0 to 1). These changes may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween-related disruptions or increased community interactions during darker evenings. Conversely, burglary fell by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), and other theft decreased by 25% (from 4 to 3), indicating potential improvements in property security measures or reduced opportunities for petty theft. The crime mix remains skewed towards low-level incidents: violence and sexual offences (26.7%) and anti-social behaviour (20.0%) account for nearly half of all recorded crimes, while burglary (13.3%) and other theft (20.0%) make up the rest. This distribution contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crimes (burglary, vehicle crime, etc.) typically dominate. Bramley and Wonersh’s violent crime rate is 70% below the UK average (0.8 vs 2.7 per 1,000), suggesting a safer environment for residents, though the 18% above-average burglary rate highlights a specific vulnerability. The rise in 'other crime'—a category that includes public order offences and miscellaneous incidents—may warrant closer attention, as it now represents 6.7% of total crimes, a significant jump from zero in the previous month.

The crime rate in Bramley and Wonersh fell by 34.7% from 4.5 per 1,000 in the previous month to 3.0 per 1,000 in October 2023, a decline consistent with seasonal trends as the area transitions from the busy university term to quieter autumn months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in October, a figure that underscores the exceptionally low level of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 339 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, where the equivalent figure is typically much higher. This statistic provides a concrete benchmark for residents: the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Bramley and Wonersh is minimal, with the population-scaled perspective reinforcing the area’s reputation as a low-crime, community-focused environment. The 18% above-average burglary rate, however, highlights a specific area for improvement, as it suggests that targeted property crimes may be influenced by factors such as the built-up area’s layout or the presence of older housing stock. For context, the UK’s overall burglary rate is 0.3 per 1,000, while Bramley and Wonersh’s rate stands at 0.4 per 1,000—a small but measurable difference that could be addressed through enhanced community policing or home security initiatives.