Crime in Bramley and Wonersh: statistics, rates and trends
166 crimes were recorded in Bramley and Wonersh in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bramley and Wonersh at a glance
- Crime trends in Bramley and Wonersh
- Types of crime in Bramley and Wonersh
- Bramley and Wonersh compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bramley and Wonersh
- Streets with the most crime in Bramley and Wonersh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bramley and Wonersh
- Demographics of Bramley and Wonersh
- Questions about crime in Bramley and Wonersh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (51), anti-social behaviour (37) and public order (15) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,362nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bramley and Wonersh | Waverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 166 | 5,917 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.6 | 44.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,089 | 134,284 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bramley and Wonersh peaked in the year to August 2021 (222 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (146). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 166 | 32.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 146 | 28.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 217 | 42.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 192 | 37.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 218 | 42.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 222 | 43.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 201 | 39.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 191 | 37.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 198 | 38.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (71% below) and anti-social behaviour (53% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 10.0 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 7.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Bramley and Wonersh.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bramley and Wonersh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farncombe | 490 | 39.7 | +22% |
| Godalming | 580 | 46.5 | +43% |
| Guildford | 8,387 | 104.6 | +221% |
| Cranleigh | 578 | 43.9 | +35% |
| Milford and Witley | 277 | 51.6 | +58% |
| East Horsley | 198 | 33.6 | +3% |
| Woking | 5,933 | 80.3 | +146% |
| Ash and Ash Vale | 1,397 | 49.4 | +52% |
Bramley & Wonersh is the one area listed within Bramley and Wonersh, with 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley & Wonersh | Neighbourhood | 10,320 | 320 | 31.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Bramley and Wonersh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Windrush Close | 10 |
| On or near Barnett Lane | 9 |
| On or near Cranleigh Road | 9 |
| On or near Ricardo Court | 9 |
| On or near Chestnut Way | 8 |
| On or near Hall Road | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Linersh Wood Close | 6 |
| On or near The Street | 6 |
Of the 129 crimes in Bramley and Wonersh with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 51 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 6.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Bramley and Wonersh has an estimated population of 5,089 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.4%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bramley and Wonersh average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bramley and Wonersh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bramley and Wonersh a safe place to live?
Bramley and Wonersh recorded 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,362nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bramley and Wonersh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 51 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Bramley and Wonersh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bramley and Wonersh was up 14% on the year before: 166 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 146 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bramley and Wonersh?
About 5,089 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bramley and Wonersh?
Bramley and Wonersh is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.