Bramley and Wonersh Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Bramley and Wonersh for December 2025, accounting for 35.7% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 60% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime environment compared to national trends. This built-up area within Waverley experiences a mix of property and violent crimes, but the most significant category is violence and sexual offences, which rose by 66.7% month-on-month to 5 incidents. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this pattern, as December’s Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings may heighten tensions in public spaces. Shoplifting, the second most common crime at 28.6% of total incidents, saw a 100% increase from zero to four cases, possibly linked to increased retail activity and holiday foot traffic. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the shift in crime types highlights the need to monitor local dynamics during high-traffic periods. The area’s low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests effective community policing or environmental factors, though further analysis would be required to confirm these hypotheses. The combination of low overall rates and specific spikes in certain categories illustrates the nuanced nature of crime patterns in this built-up area.

December 2025 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting, with four incidents reported compared to zero in November, marking the most significant month-on-month jump. This surge aligns with the seasonal context of Christmas shopping, where retail areas may experience heightened opportunities for theft. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 66.7% to five incidents, surpassing the UK average for this category by 61% (2.6 per 1,000). This suggests that while the area is generally safer than the UK average, violent crimes remain a local concern during peak holiday periods. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% to one incident, potentially due to fewer public events or increased security measures during the holiday season. Other crime, including unclassified incidents, also rose by 100% to two cases, indicating a need for further investigation into these categories. Residents may find the 60% reduction in overall crime compared to the UK average reassuring, but the rise in specific categories underscores the importance of targeted awareness campaigns during high-risk periods.

The crime rate in Bramley and Wonersh for December 2025 (2.8 per 1,000) represents a 6.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.0 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day in December, reflecting the low frequency of incidents despite the month’s high-traffic periods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 364 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of criminal activity within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would require more specific data to compare directly. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the rise in shoplifting and violence, the absolute number of crimes remains minimal for such a small community. For instance, with a population of 5,091, the 14 reported crimes translate to a manageable burden on local policing and community resources. This contrast between the UK’s higher rates and Bramley and Wonersh’s lower figures suggests that local factors—such as effective policing, community engagement, or the area’s built-up nature—may contribute to the sustained low crime environment. However, the fluctuations in specific crime types, such as the sharp increase in shoplifting, indicate that targeted interventions could further stabilise these patterns.