Crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham: statistics, rates and trends
957 crimes were recorded in Great Bookham and Fetcham in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Great Bookham and Fetcham
- Questions about crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham
- About this data
957 crimes were recorded in Great Bookham and Fetcham in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 340 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Great Bookham and Fetcham has the 1,273rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Bookham and Fetcham | Mole Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 957 | 5,808 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.4 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 22,553 | 88,709 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,062 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (882). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 957 | 42.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 946 | 41.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 905 | 40.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 906 | 40.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 882 | 39.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,026 | 45.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,062 | 47.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,015 | 45.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 934 | 41.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 96 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Bookham and Fetcham 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 increases were in vehicle crime (+30%) and anti-social behaviour (+21%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-34%) and public order (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 340 | 15.1 | 0.44 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 8.2 | 0.53 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -4% |
| Public order | 74 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -13% |
| Other theft | 71 | 3.1 | 0.49 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 2.5 | 0.51 | +30% |
| Burglary | 52 | 2.3 | 0.65 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -34% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.2 | 0.35 | +4% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.2 | 0.55 | +37% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.4 | 0.37 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.2 | 0.27 | +400% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Bookham and Fetcham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 340 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Bookham and Fetcham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Bookham and Fetcham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Bookham and Fetcham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Bookham and Fetcham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Bookham and Fetcham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Bookham and Fetcham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Bookham and Fetcham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Bookham and Fetcham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Bookham and Fetcham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Bookham and Fetcham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Great Bookham and Fetcham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Bookham and Fetcham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Bookham and Fetcham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherhead | 1,552 | 122.7 | +189% |
| East Horsley | 207 | 35.2 | -17% |
| Cobham (Elmbridge) | 1,328 | 71.2 | +68% |
| Ashtead | 470 | 31.5 | -26% |
| Dorking | 1,346 | 79.5 | +87% |
| Epsom | 3,907 | 110.9 | +161% |
| Byfleet | 821 | 62.1 | +46% |
| Hersham | 680 | 47.0 | +11% |
4 areas within Great Bookham and Fetcham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bookham West had the highest rate (65.0 per 1,000) and Bookham East & Eastwick Park the lowest (28.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookham West | Neighbourhood | 7,689 | 500 | 65.0 |
| Effingham | Neighbourhood | 2,695 | 96 | 35.6 |
| Fetcham | Neighbourhood | 8,059 | 244 | 30.3 |
| Bookham East & Eastwick Park | Neighbourhood | 4,110 | 117 | 28.5 |
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 Great Bookham and Fetcham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lower Road | 38 |
| On or near Shamrock Close | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near High Street | 22 |
| On or near Beattie Close | 20 |
| On or near Overlord Court | 20 |
| On or near Oakenwood | 19 |
| On or near Springvale Close | 18 |
| On or near Beales Road | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Bookham and Fetcham 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 | 298 | 31.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 298 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 185 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 7.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Great Bookham and Fetcham has an estimated population of 22,553. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Bookham and Fetcham sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Bookham and Fetcham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Great Bookham and Fetcham a safe place to live?
Great Bookham and Fetcham recorded 42.4 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 Great Bookham and Fetcham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 340 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Bookham and Fetcham was up 1% on the year before: 957 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 946 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Bookham and Fetcham?
Great Bookham and Fetcham 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 Great Bookham and Fetcham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.