Bramley and Wonersh Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bramley and Wonersh, a built-up area within Waverley, reported a crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents in August 2024, a figure that is 80.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national levels underscores the area’s relatively safe environment, shaped by its low population density and limited urban infrastructure. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62.5% of all reported incidents—5 in total. This category’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000 is 63% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors, such as the area’s proximity to Waverley’s commuter corridors or its community-driven ethos, may be contributing to this outcome. The second most common crime was criminal damage and arson, with one incident recorded, a rate of 0.2 per 1,000—68% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and other theft followed closely, each with one incident. Seasonal context in August, typically a peak holiday month, may have influenced crime patterns, though the area’s low crime rate suggests that factors such as limited tourism or effective local policing could be playing a role. The overall crime profile remains heavily skewed toward violent offences, which may reflect the area’s demographic makeup or its proximity to urban centres where such incidents are more common. These trends highlight a combination of geography, community dynamics, and broader national crime patterns, all of which contribute to Bramley and Wonersh’s unique position within the UK’s crime profile.

August 2024 saw a 400.0% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from one incident to five—a stark contrast to the 80.0% declines observed in anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, and other theft. This shift in crime mix highlights a notable uptick in violent incidents, which now account for 62.5% of total crimes, compared to the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The category’s performance is 63% below the national benchmark, suggesting that local factors—such as the area’s built-up nature within Waverley—may be mitigating the risk of such offences. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour, from five to one incident, indicates a potential reduction in public disorder. For residents, the 50.0% drop in overall crime rate since July offers reassurance that the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with violent crimes still far below national levels.

Bramley and Wonersh's August 2024 crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 50.0% decrease from July’s 3.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 636 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s consistently low exposure to crime compared to national benchmarks. Daily crime counts averaged approximately zero incidents per day, a statistic that aligns with the area’s sparse population density and limited urban infrastructure. When scaled to the local population of 5,091, the monthly exposure figure illustrates that the likelihood of encountering a crime in Bramley and Wonersh remains markedly lower than in the UK average, which stands at 8.2 per 1,000. This contrast is particularly pronounced when considering the area’s built-up character within Waverley, where community cohesion and low population density may contribute to the reduced incidence of crime. The drop in overall crime rate suggests that local conditions—such as seasonal patterns or community initiatives—could be playing a role, though further data would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.