Bramley and Wonersh Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

July 2024 marked a period of relative stability in Bramley and Wonersh, a built-up area within Waverley, where the overall crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents placed the area 63.1% below the UK average. This stark contrast to national figures highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or the unique characteristics of the community. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 31.3% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (18.8%) and criminal damage and arson (12.5%). The seasonal context of July—peak summer, with schools out and tourism at its height—likely influenced these patterns. For instance, the rise in public order offences may be linked to increased foot traffic and outdoor events, while the decline in violent crime aligns with fewer vulnerable individuals in public spaces during school holidays. However, the doubling of criminal damage and arson cases remains an anomaly, possibly tied to specific local factors such as the presence of historic buildings or increased use of open spaces. The area's theft from the person rate, at 0.2 per 1,000, is 18% above the UK average, a detail that may concern residents frequenting open areas. These trends illustrate how seasonal dynamics and localized factors can shape crime patterns without significantly altering the overall safety profile of the area. The relatively low crime rate compared to national averages suggests that Bramley and Wonersh's built-up environment, combined with effective community engagement or policing, contributes to its consistently low-risk profile. However, the spike in specific categories underscores the need for targeted interventions to address emerging trends.

The most striking development in July 2024 was the 100% month-on-month increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents doubling from 1 to 2. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, raises questions about potential localized triggers such as summer festivals or increased outdoor activity. Concurrently, violent and sexual offences fell by 75%, declining from 4 to 1—a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with broader trends observed during school holidays, when fewer vulnerable individuals are present in public spaces. Public order offences also saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 3, a shift that may reflect heightened foot traffic during the summer months. Theft from the person remained a concern, with Bramley and Wonersh's rate at 0.2 per 1,000—18% above the UK average—a figure that could prompt targeted awareness campaigns in open areas like parks and shopping centres.

Bramley and Wonersh's crime rate remained unchanged at 3.1 per 1,000 residents in July 2024, identical to the previous month. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in local crime dynamics, though the monthly exposure figure—1 reported crime for every 318 residents—remains a critical metric for contextualizing risk. When scaled to the area's population of 5,091, this rate underscores a stark contrast to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, with Bramley and Wonersh's rate 63.1% lower. The daily crime context reveals an average of one reported incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while seemingly low, invites analysis of local factors such as the area's built-up character and seasonal activity. The population-scaled perspective further emphasizes that, despite localized spikes in categories like criminal damage and arson, the overall burden of crime remains minimal for residents. This stability may reflect the efficacy of local policing strategies or the community's inherent characteristics, though further analysis is required to isolate contributing factors.