Bramley and Wonersh Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bramley and Wonersh, a built-up area within the rural district of Waverley, recorded a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents in January 2025—63.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a notable shift in the area’s crime profile, with property and violent crimes each accounting for 5 of the 13 total incidents, creating an equal split between the two categories. This balance contrasts with typical trends in similar rural areas, where property crimes often dominate. The top crime types included violence and sexual offences (5 cases, 38.5% of total), other theft (2 cases, 15.4%), and criminal damage and arson (1 case, 7.7%). Seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall, likely contribute to the lower-than-usual rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime. However, the equal distribution of property and violent crimes may indicate a growing emphasis on addressing interpersonal conflicts, potentially linked to local community initiatives or increased policing in public spaces. The absence of significant spikes in most categories, despite the month-on-month increase, suggests that Bramley and Wonersh’s crime picture remains stable, with localized issues such as criminal damage and possession of weapons emerging as new concerns. This data aligns with the area’s character as a low-density, commuter-oriented suburb, where crime is more likely to be concentrated in specific pockets rather than spread across the entire population.

January 2025 saw a 62.4% increase in Bramley and Wonersh’s crime rate compared to December 2024.4% below the UK average. The most notable shifts included a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, possession of weapons, and other crime—each of which was previously unreported. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, reflecting a potential seasonal dip in thefts from vehicles. The balance between property and violent crimes was equal, with 5 incidents each, a departure from previous months where property crimes typically outnumbered violent ones. Violence and sexual offences, at 5 cases, were 60% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, suggesting a strong local focus on addressing violent crime. Residents may find the absence of shoplifting incidents noteworthy, as this category was 68% below the UK average, potentially indicating effective retail security measures.

Bramley and Wonersh's crime rate in January 2025 rose by 62.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 1.6 to 2.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though still far below the UK average, reflects a notable shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, highlighting the low frequency of incidents even during peak periods. When scaled to the population of 5,091, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 392 residents—a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The population context further illustrates this: with fewer residents per reported incident, Bramley and Wonersh’s crime profile remains markedly different from denser urban areas. This low exposure, combined with the absence of significant spikes in most categories, suggests that local factors such as community engagement or environmental design may be contributing to sustained low rates, despite the month-on-month increase.