Crime Rate in Bookham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bookham North

The total recorded crimes in Bookham North, Mole Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bookham North crime rate of 5.92 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bookham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middlemead Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hambledon Place with total crimes: 4
  • Lang Close with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Mole Valley.

    • 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 areas in the Mole Valley.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bookham North has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 5.92 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bookham North)CrimesRank (Bookham North)CrimesRank (Bookham North)
Leatherhead North128 11,152 11,108 1
Dorking South64 2732 2618 2
Dorking North34 6437 4432 3
Holmwoods51 3498 3423 4
Leatherhead South29 7329 5374 5
Bookham South34 5260 8259 7
Charlwood14 14311 6355 6
Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland26 8152 15196 10
Ashtead Village19 10225 10247 9
Fetcham East17 11231 9178 12
Capel, Leigh and Newdigate20 9204 11179 11
Box Hill and Headley15 12165 12115 18
Ashtead Park14 13161 14175 13
Westcott10 18165 13116 17
Okewood13 1584 21130 14
Ashtead Common11 16103 19122 15
Fetcham West7 20104 18117 16
Beare Green9 19127 1687 20
Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham11 17127 17104 19
Leith Hill5 2186 2059 21

Bookham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202513
April 20258
March 202510
February 20251
January 20254
December 202411
November 202410
October 202414
September 20246
August 202416

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20258
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bookham North in July 2025

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

1. Middlemead Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
2. Hambledon Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Lang Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
4. Oakenwood (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Salix Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Eastwick Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. St Nicholas Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Park View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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