Crime Rate in Bookham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bookham South

The total recorded crimes in Bookham South, Mole Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bookham South crime rate of 2.60 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 South, encompassing approximately 6,145 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bookham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dawnay Road with total crimes: 5
  • Dean Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Beech Tree Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bookham South?

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

  • Relative to Mole Valley:

    • In 2024, Bookham South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mole Valley average, with 260 crimes compared to 283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bookham South witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

    • In 2023, Bookham South had fewer crimes than the Mole Valley average, with 259 crimes compared to 269. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bookham South witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mole Valley, Bookham South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bookham South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bookham South has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Mole Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Bookham South crimes were 260. The crime rate of Bookham South in 2024 was 42.31 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bookham South were around 259 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.15 (year) or 3.51 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bookham South)CrimesRank (Bookham South)CrimesRank (Bookham South)
Leatherhead North122 11,152 11,108 1
Dorking South62 2732 2618 2
Dorking North35 4437 4432 3
Holmwoods35 3498 3423 4
Leatherhead South26 8329 5374 5
Bookham North34 5300 7255 8
Charlwood24 11311 6355 6
Ashtead Village32 6225 10247 9
Fetcham East30 7231 9178 12
Ashtead Park25 9161 14175 13
Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland8 21152 15196 10
Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham24 10127 17104 19
Capel, Leigh and Newdigate20 12204 11179 11
Box Hill and Headley17 13165 12115 18
Westcott12 16165 13116 17
Okewood10 1784 21130 14
Ashtead Common9 18103 19122 15
Beare Green13 15127 1687 20
Fetcham West8 20104 18117 16
Leith Hill9 1986 2059 21

Bookham South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202516
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bookham South in May 2025

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

1. Dawnay Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dean Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Beech Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Keswick Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chalk Pit Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Newenham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. East Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Pelham Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Timber Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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