Caterham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Caterham's crime profile in June 2024 revealed a stark contrast between the area's overall safety and specific outlier categories. While the built-up area's crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents—25.6% below the UK average—suggests a generally secure environment, drug-related offences surged to 0.4 per 1,000, 90% above the national average. This anomaly stands out as the most significant deviation from the UK norm, raising questions about local factors that may have contributed to this surge. The crime mix was dominated by violent offences (54 incidents, 39.7% of total), which outpaced property crimes for the first time in recent months. This shift could reflect seasonal patterns, as June marks the start of summer when social activity increases, influencing violent crime dynamics. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common category at 16.2%, though still 29% below the UK average. Public order offences, despite a 166.7% increase to 16 incidents, remained below the UK average by 15%. The data also highlights a marked reduction in shoplifting, which fell by 70.0% to three incidents, the lowest recorded figure in recent years. This decline may be linked to the early summer season, when tourism begins in nearby coastal areas, diverting potential offenders away from local retail spaces. The overall stability in the crime rate—unchanged from May 2024—suggests that while specific categories fluctuate, the area maintains a consistent level of safety compared to national benchmarks.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in public order offences (+166.7%) and drug-related crimes (+125.0%), with the latter category reaching 0.4 per 1,000 residents—nearly double the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This 90% surplus in drug offences raises questions about local factors, though can be inferred from the data. Concurrently, shoplifting fell by 70.0% to three incidents, the lowest recorded figure since at least 2022, a drop that may reflect seasonal factors as summer tourism begins. The overall crime mix shifted significantly, with violent crimes (39.7% of total) outpacing property crimes for the first time in recent months. Anti-social behaviour, though still below the UK average, remained the second most common category at 16.2% of all reported crimes. Residents may find the 84% decrease in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a reduction in retail-related theft during the early summer period.

Caterham's crime rate remained stable in June 2024, matching the previous month's figure of 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity. Daily crime data reveals an average of five crimes reported each day, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 165 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure rate in a population of 22,470. This statistic provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains infrequent on an individual level. The built-up nature of Caterham, with its mix of residential and commercial areas, likely contributes to this pattern, where crime is distributed across multiple small-scale incidents rather than concentrated in high-risk zones. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with the significant variations seen in specific crime types, highlighting the need to examine subcategories for deeper insights.