Bramley and Wonersh Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bramley and Wonersh's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 43.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This performance aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within Waverley, where low crime density is often associated with smaller populations and community-focused policing. The most common crimes were property-related, with other theft, public order, and vehicle crime each contributing 17.4% of total incidents. This mix suggests a focus on non-violent, often opportunistic offences, potentially linked to the area's seasonal context: September, with its transition from summer to autumn, brings back-to-school activity, university freshers events, and shorter evenings, all of which may influence crime patterns. While property crimes dominate, the area's violent crime rate—4 per 1,000—remains 71% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a trend consistent with the relative safety of suburban and semi-rural built-up areas. The UK comparison highlights a broader narrative: Bramley and Wonersh is not only safer than the national average but also exhibits crime patterns that reflect its specific socio-economic and geographic context, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may contribute to lower violent crime rates. Seasonal factors, however, appear to drive fluctuations in property-related offences, particularly in categories like public order and theft, which may be influenced by the influx of students or temporary residents during the academic term.

September 2023 saw dramatic increases in other theft, public order, and burglary, with each category tripling in reported incidents compared to August. Other theft, which accounted for 17.4% of total crimes, rose 300% from one to four cases, a sharp contrast to its UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Similarly, public order offences—also at 17.4% of total crimes—doubled in frequency, exceeding the UK average by 29%. Vehicle crime, another category above the UK average by 67%, also tripled, raising questions about local factors such as parking density or seasonal activity. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, and anti-social behaviour decreased by a third, suggesting a possible seasonal dip in certain types of disorder. These shifts highlight a crime profile where property-related issues dominate, yet violent crime remains significantly lower than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 71% below the national rate. For residents, the sharp rise in theft and public order crimes may warrant increased awareness in shared spaces or public events.

Bramley and Wonersh's crime rate in September 2023 rose to 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 43.9% increase from the previous month's 3.1 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest in absolute terms, reflects shifts in crime patterns that may align with seasonal rhythms. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 221 residents, placing the area's monthly exposure in a context that underscores the relative rarity of incidents compared to national averages. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, highlights the need for ongoing vigilance in a community where crime remains infrequent but not absent. The population-scaled perspective—23 crimes across 5,091 residents—further illustrates that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime, a contrast to areas with higher rates where exposure is more widespread. This data suggests that while the area is not immune to crime, its current profile aligns with a broader trend of lower crime density compared to the UK average.