Caterham Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, Caterham's crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 26.2% below the UK average, illustrating a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type is violence and sexual offences, which account for 45.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15%) and public order offences (9.8%). This distribution suggests that interpersonal conflicts and public disturbances remain significant concerns, though the area's performance in these categories is better than the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may contribute to the elevated levels of violence and anti-social behaviour, as social interactions intensify in local communities. However, the area's success in keeping anti-social behaviour and public order offences below UK averages indicates effective policing or community engagement strategies. The overall crime rate, while showing a 10% increase from August, remains within a range that reflects Caterham's character as a built-up area with a focus on maintaining public safety. The relatively low levels of property crimes, such as vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000), further reinforce the area's position as a place where residents face a lower risk of experiencing property-related incidents compared to the UK average. This data underscores the importance of continued efforts to address the most pressing crime types while leveraging Caterham's strengths in community-based crime prevention.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in Caterham's crime profile, with theft from the person, shoplifting, and robbery each rising by 100% compared to August, marking a stark increase in these categories. This surge may be linked to the start of the academic year and increased foot traffic in public spaces. Conversely, other crime decreased by 50%, and criminal damage and arson fell by 35.7%, suggesting some crime types are being mitigated effectively. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (45.1% of total crimes), remain 1% below the UK average at 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, another major category, is 33% below the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000, indicating a strong performance in managing disruptive incidents. Residents might find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it highlights the need for vigilance in retail areas during the back-to-school season.

Caterham's crime rate in September 2023 rose 10% from 5.4 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents compared to August, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly four reported crimes each day, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 169 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Caterham compared to national averages. With a population of 22,470, this translates to a manageable level of risk for most households, though the increase in specific categories like theft from the person and shoplifting may prompt heightened awareness in affected areas. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the 10% rise, Caterham remains significantly safer than the UK average, with its crime rate still 26.2% below the national figure. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining a secure environment, even as seasonal factors influence crime patterns.