Great Bookham, Surrey: crime and schools at a glance
286 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Great Bookham in the 12 months to August 2026, about 24 a month. That puts it 21st of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 15% below the median town.
| Measure | Great Bookham |
|---|---|
| Recorded crimes, last 12 months | 286 |
| Average per month | 24 |
| Rank (1 = lowest crime of 49 Surrey towns) | 21 |
| State primary schools within 1 mile | 5 |
| State secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 |
| Independent schools within 2 miles | 3 |
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Schools
Great Bookham has 5 state primary schools within 1 mile and 2 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Great Bookham School (0.2 mi). The nearest state secondary is Howard of Effingham School (0.8 mi).
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Great Bookham?
286 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Great Bookham in the 12 months to August 2026, about 24 a month. That puts it 21st of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 15% below the median town.
What are the most common crimes in Great Bookham?
The most common recorded categories within 600 m of the centre are violent crime (37%), anti-social behaviour (17%), public order (8%).
Are there good schools near Great Bookham?
Great Bookham has 5 state primary schools within 1 mile and 2 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Great Bookham School (0.2 mi). The nearest state secondary is Howard of Effingham School (0.8 mi). School quality is not rated here: check Ofsted and the school’s own information before deciding.
Nearby towns
- Leatherhead – 33rd of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Cobham – 24th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Dorking – 39th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Ashtead – 9th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.