Crime Rate in Bookham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bookham North

The total recorded crimes in Bookham North, Mole Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bookham North crime rate of 4.44 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bookham North, encompassing approximately 7,427 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Bookham North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Lower Road with total crimes: 6
  • Post House Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Oakenwood with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bookham North?

To understand the safety of Bookham North, we need to analyze Bookham North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Mole Valley:

    • In 2024, Bookham North reported a higher crime volume than the Mole Valley average, with 300 crimes compared to 283. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bookham North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bookham North had fewer crimes than the Mole Valley average, with 255 crimes compared to 269. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bookham North witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mole Valley, Bookham North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bookham North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bookham North has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 4.44 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Mole Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Bookham North crimes were 300. The crime rate of Bookham North in 2024 was 40.39 (year) or 3.37 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bookham North were around 255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.33 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mole Valley)CrimesRank (Mole Valley)CrimesRank (Mole Valley)
Leatherhead North111 11,152 11,108 1
Dorking South72 2732 2618 2
Dorking North36 6437 4432 3
Holmwoods50 3498 3423 4
Leatherhead South39 4329 5374 5
Bookham South38 5260 8259 7
Charlwood35 7311 6355 6
Ashtead Village20 10225 10247 9
Fetcham East14 14231 9178 12
Ashtead Common23 9103 19122 15
Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland15 13152 15196 10
Capel, Leigh and Newdigate13 15204 11179 11
Ashtead Park16 11161 14175 13
Box Hill and Headley15 12165 12115 18
Westcott11 16165 13116 17
Okewood6 1984 21130 14
Fetcham West6 20104 18117 16
Beare Green10 17127 1687 20
Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham10 18127 17104 19
Leith Hill3 2186 2059 21

Bookham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20251
January 20254
December 202411
November 202410
October 202414
September 20246
August 202416
July 20244
June 202414
May 202412
April 202414

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bookham North in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bookham North postcode area is presented below.

1. Lower Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Drugs1
2. Post House Lane (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Oakenwood (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Charlwood Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Harecroft (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Mill Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Park Green (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
8. Middlemead Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Longmeadow (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Park View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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