Caterham Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Caterham's crime profile in July 2023 reflected a marked divergence from national trends, with the built-up area recording a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents—30.1% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This performance positioned Caterham as one of the safer areas in the country, a status reinforced by its relatively low rates of violent crime and property theft. The breakdown of incidents revealed that violence and sexual offences constituted the largest share (37.7%), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.8%) and public order offences (13.1%). These figures, when compared to UK averages, showed that Caterham's rates for violence were 21% lower, anti-social behaviour 15% lower, and public order offences 29% higher. The seasonal context of July—characterised by peak summer activity, school holidays, and festival events—likely influenced these patterns, with outdoor spaces and high-traffic areas potentially contributing to the rise in public order incidents. However, the overall decline in crime compared to the UK average suggests effective community policing strategies and a generally low-risk environment for residents. The absence of significant spikes in property-related crimes, such as burglary (0.0 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000), further reinforced Caterham's position as a relatively secure area, despite the challenges posed by the summer season.

July 2023 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with shoplifting surging by 800% as the number of incidents rose from one to nine. This sharp increase, though notable, occurred against a backdrop of significant declines in other categories, including an 80% drop in burglary and a 75% reduction in drug-related crimes. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.7% of all reported crimes, remained 21% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Caterham's historically lower violent crime rates. Anti-social behaviour also showed a 28.6% increase, rising to 27 incidents, though it still remained 15% below the UK average. The data underscores a combination of seasonal factors and localised pressures, with the peak summer period likely contributing to spikes in certain categories while others continued to decline.

Caterham's crime rate in July 2023 fell by 15.5% compared to June, marking a continued decline in reported incidents. The monthly exposure figure shows that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 173 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. Daily crime counts averaged approximately four crimes per day, a figure that remains consistent with recent trends in the area. When compared to the UK average, Caterham's overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents places it 30.1% below the national figure, a gap that reflects broader regional differences in policing and community engagement. This population-scaled perspective highlights the relative safety of Caterham, even as localised issues such as public order and anti-social behaviour remain areas of focus for local authorities.