Crime in Bramley and Wonersh: statistics, rates and trends
165 crimes were recorded in Bramley and Wonersh in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bramley and Wonersh
- Questions about crime in Bramley and Wonersh
- About this data
165 crimes were recorded in Bramley and Wonersh in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 52 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bramley and Wonersh has the 1,381st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bramley and Wonersh | Waverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 165 | 5,896 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.4 | 43.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,089 | 134,284 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bramley and Wonersh was highest in the year to July 2024 (225 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (143). Over the whole period it fell 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 165 | 32.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 143 | 28.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 225 | 44.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 193 | 37.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 214 | 42.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 221 | 43.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 207 | 40.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 193 | 37.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 199 | 39.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bramley and Wonersh over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in other theft (-52%) and violence and sexual offences (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 10.2 | 0.30 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 7.3 | 0.47 | +362% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.9 | 0.36 | +275% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.8 | 0.41 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.6 | 0.38 | +0% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +100% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -52% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 0.16 | -73% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.28 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bramley and Wonersh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 31.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bramley and Wonersh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 362% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bramley and Wonersh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 275% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bramley and Wonersh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bramley and Wonersh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bramley and Wonersh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bramley and Wonersh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bramley and Wonersh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bramley and Wonersh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bramley and Wonersh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bramley and Wonersh
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bramley and Wonersh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bramley and Wonersh
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bramley and Wonersh
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bramley and Wonersh recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bramley and Wonersh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bramley and Wonersh.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bramley and Wonersh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farncombe | 484 | 39.2 | +21% |
| Godalming | 547 | 43.9 | +35% |
| Guildford | 8,459 | 105.5 | +225% |
| Cranleigh | 569 | 43.2 | +33% |
| Milford and Witley | 281 | 52.3 | +61% |
| East Horsley | 207 | 35.2 | +8% |
| Woking | 6,040 | 81.7 | +152% |
| Ash and Ash Vale | 1,377 | 48.7 | +50% |
1 areas within Bramley and Wonersh, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bramley & Wonersh had the highest rate (31.9 per 1,000) and Bramley & Wonersh the lowest (31.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley & Wonersh | Neighbourhood | 10,320 | 329 | 31.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bramley and Wonersh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Windrush Close | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Barnett Lane | 9 |
| On or near Cranleigh Road | 9 |
| On or near Ricardo Court | 9 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near Chestnut Way | 7 |
| On or near Hall Road | 6 |
| On or near Lawnsmead | 6 |
| On or near Linersh Wood Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bramley and Wonersh over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 53 | 32.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 24.8% |
| Not recorded | 37 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 9.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% |
Bramley and Wonersh has an estimated population of 5,089. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bramley and Wonersh sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bramley and Wonersh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Bramley and Wonersh a safe place to live?
Bramley and Wonersh recorded 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bramley and Wonersh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 52 reports in the 12 months to July 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 15% on the year before: 165 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 143 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bramley and Wonersh?
Bramley and Wonersh is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bramley and Wonersh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.