Crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham: statistics, rates and trends
933 crimes were recorded in Great Bookham and Fetcham in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Bookham and Fetcham
- Types of crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham
- Great Bookham and Fetcham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Great Bookham and Fetcham
- Streets with the most crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Bookham and Fetcham
- Demographics of Great Bookham and Fetcham
- Questions about crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (333), anti-social behaviour (173) and public order (73) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,273rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Great Bookham and Fetcham | Mole Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 933 | 5,798 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.4 | 65.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 22,553 | 88,709 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,048 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (899). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 933 | 41.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 961 | 42.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 899 | 39.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 904 | 40.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 903 | 40.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,008 | 44.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,048 | 46.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,040 | 46.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 918 | 40.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 72 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 85 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (82% below) and drugs (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 45 to 61, while shoplifting fell from 51 to 35 and criminal damage and arson fell from 88 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 333 | 14.8 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 7.7 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 73 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 69 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Burglary | 51 | 2.3 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 1.6 | 8.5 | -31% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.2 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Great Bookham and Fetcham; the highest is Leatherhead (120.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ashtead (29.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Bookham and Fetcham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherhead | 1,520 | 120.2 | +190% |
| East Horsley | 198 | 33.6 | -19% |
| Cobham (Elmbridge) | 1,324 | 71.0 | +72% |
| Ashtead | 446 | 29.9 | -28% |
| Dorking | 1,343 | 79.3 | +92% |
| Epsom | 3,917 | 111.2 | +169% |
| Byfleet | 825 | 62.4 | +51% |
| Hersham | 683 | 47.2 | +14% |
Of the 4 areas within Great Bookham and Fetcham, Bookham West had the highest crime rate (62.8 per 1,000) and Bookham East & Eastwick Park the lowest (28.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookham West | Neighbourhood | 7,689 | 483 | 62.8 |
| Effingham | Neighbourhood | 2,695 | 92 | 34.1 |
| Fetcham | Neighbourhood | 8,059 | 242 | 30.0 |
| Bookham East & Eastwick Park | Neighbourhood | 4,110 | 116 | 28.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Great Bookham and Fetcham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lower Road” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lower Road | 37 |
| On or near Shamrock Close | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Beattie Close | 21 |
| On or near High Street | 21 |
| On or near Oakenwood | 20 |
| On or near Dawnay Road | 18 |
| On or near Overlord Court | 17 |
| On or near Springvale Close | 17 |
Of the 760 crimes in Great Bookham and Fetcham with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 173 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 302 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 286 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Great Bookham and Fetcham has an estimated population of 22,553 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.2%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Bookham and Fetcham average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Great Bookham and Fetcham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Bookham and Fetcham a safe place to live?
Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,273rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 333 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (173).
Is crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham was down 3% on the year before: 933 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 961 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Bookham and Fetcham?
About 22,553 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Bookham and Fetcham?
Great Bookham and Fetcham 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.