Bramley and Wonersh Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bramley and Wonersh recorded a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents in March 2024, placing it 68.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked improvement reflects a broader trend of reduced criminal activity in the built-up area, which is likely influenced by its suburban character and low population density. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.7% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7%) and other theft (16.7%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal disputes and property-related incidents rather than large-scale or organized crime. The seasonal context of March—marking the transition to spring—may have contributed to the crime pattern, with longer evenings potentially increasing opportunities for public order offences and violent incidents. However, the overall low crime rate indicates a generally safe environment, with property crimes and violent crimes remaining well below UK averages. The data shows that Bramley and Wonersh’s crime profile aligns with that of a low-density, rural-suburban area, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may act as natural deterrents to criminal behaviour. This stability contrasts with larger urban centres, where higher population density and more complex social dynamics often correlate with elevated crime rates.

March 2024 saw notable decreases in violent crimes and burglary, with violence and sexual offences falling by 44.4% compared to the previous month and burglary dropping by 75%. These reductions may be attributed to seasonal factors, as the transition to spring and extended daylight hours could have reduced opportunities for crime. Conversely, other theft and public order offences both increased by 100%, indicating a shift in the crime mix toward property-related and disorderly incidents. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category, remained 63% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Similarly, criminal damage and arson were 31% below the UK average, and public order offences were 26% below. These figures highlight Bramley and Wonersh’s consistently lower exposure to certain crime types compared to the national average. For residents, the 100% increase in other theft—a category that includes vehicle-related crimes—may be particularly relevant, as it suggests a need for heightened vigilance around unsecured vehicles during the month. The balance between decreasing violent crime and rising property-related offences underscores the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both environmental and seasonal factors.

In March 2024, Bramley and Wonersh’s crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 39.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000. This decline places the area’s current crime rate significantly below the UK average, with a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 424 residents. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a consistently low level of criminal activity. When compared to the UK average, Bramley and Wonersh’s crime profile demonstrates a marked safety advantage, with violent crimes, property crimes, and disorderly incidents all remaining well below national levels. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates the area’s low crime risk: for every resident, the likelihood of experiencing a crime in March was approximately 0.00048, a figure that is 68.8% lower than the UK average. This contrast with larger urban areas, where higher population densities and more complex social environments often correlate with elevated crime rates, reinforces Bramley and Wonersh’s position as a relatively secure community. The month-on-month decline, combined with the consistently low daily crime count, suggests that local measures—whether informal community vigilance or environmental factors—may be contributing to the sustained reduction in reported crimes.