Bramley and Wonersh Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Bramley and Wonersh, 3 crimes were reported in May 2025 — a rate 63% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This means a resident here faces a daily risk of 0.001 crimes, compared to 0.0022 in the UK. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40% of all reported crimes, followed by possession of weapons and criminal damage. These figures are consistent with the area’s character as a built-up district within Waverley, where community cohesion and limited high-traffic commercial zones may contribute to lower property crime rates. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely influenced the spike in violent incidents, as outdoor socialising increased. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, yet Bramley and Wonersh’s rate of 1.2 per 1,000 remains 58% below that benchmark, suggesting a lower risk of violent encounters. However, possession of weapons — a category often linked to youth activity — was 400% above the UK average, raising questions about local factors. This contrast highlights the importance of understanding how crime patterns align with specific community dynamics rather than relying solely on aggregate statistics.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 500% in May 2025, rising from 1 to 6 incidents — the most dramatic increase in the area’s crime history. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in possession of weapons and public order offences, suggests a shift in criminal activity. While violent crime remains 58% below the UK average, the possession of weapons category is 400% higher than the national rate of 0.1 per 1,000, a figure that would concern local parents and community groups. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted: violent crimes now make up 40% of reports, compared to 26% in previous months. This shift may reflect seasonal patterns, as May’s extended evenings and increased social gatherings in local parks and pubs create environments where interpersonal conflicts are more likely. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is that violent crime, though still low by UK standards, is now the dominant category — a change that could influence community safety strategies.

The crime rate in Bramley and Wonersh rose sharply from 1.0 per 1,000 in April 2025 to 3.0 per 1,000 in May, marking a 201% increase. This jump, however, still leaves the area with a crime rate 63% below the UK average, underscoring its overall safety. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 0 crimes per day in May — a figure that would be difficult for most UK residents to comprehend, given the national average of 0.0082 crimes per person per day. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 339 residents, a rate that translates to a 0.3% chance of experiencing a crime as a resident. This low monthly exposure is a stark contrast to areas where the UK average would mean a resident faces a 0.8% risk. The population context — 5,091 residents — further illustrates how even a small number of crimes can feel significant in a close-knit community. While the increase from April is notable, the area’s crime rate remains exceptionally low by national standards, highlighting the effectiveness of local policing or the nature of the built-up district’s demographics.