Bramley and Wonersh Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Bramley and Wonersh maintained a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 54.4% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This low rate, coupled with a balanced distribution between property and violent crimes—each accounting for 25% of total incidents—suggests a unique local dynamic. Violence and sexual offences remained the most reported category, followed by public order and drugs-related crimes, which together accounted for 36.3% of all recorded incidents. The seasonal context of January, with its shorter days and reduced retail footfall, likely contributed to the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically associated with busier periods. However, the absence of a clear seasonal spike in property crime, which often rises during holiday seasons, may indicate effective local measures or a stable community environment. The area’s crime profile, while significantly below national averages, highlights specific challenges in public order and drugs offences that exceed UK norms by 43% and 43% respectively, suggesting areas for targeted intervention. This balance between crime types may reflect the area’s character as a relatively small, built-up area within Waverley, where community interactions and local governance play a pivotal role in shaping crime trends.

January 2026 saw a stark shift in crime dynamics, with public order offences surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases) compared to December, a spike that may reflect increased community tensions during the post-holiday period. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and drugs-related offences each doubled, rising from 0 to 1 and 0 to 2 cases respectively, suggesting potential changes in local activity patterns or enforcement focus. Violence and sexual offences fell by 20% (from 5 to 4 cases), though they remain the largest single category at 25% of total crimes. This balance between property and violent crimes—each accounting for 25% of total incidents—contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes typically dominate. The area’s public order offences, at 0.6 per 1,000, are 43% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, indicating a unique local challenge that may warrant community engagement strategies.

Bramley and Wonersh's crime rate in January 2026 rose 14.2% from 2.8 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents compared to December 2025, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that may seem low but reflects the small population of 5,091. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 318 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime on local households. This figure, while modest, underscores the importance of maintaining community vigilance. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even minor fluctuations in crime numbers can be significant when measured against the relatively small resident base, highlighting the need for targeted local initiatives. The comparison to the UK average, though not directly relevant here, serves as a reminder that local factors often shape crime patterns more precisely than national trends.