Caterham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Caterham recorded 154 crimes across a population of 22,470 residents, equating to 6.9 crimes per 1,000 people—a rate 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's relative safety, though the distribution of crime types reveals localized pressures. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.2% of all reported incidents (68 cases), a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This category's 12% above the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability, possibly linked to the area's social dynamics or seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween activities. Anti-social behaviour (28 cases) and public order offences (13 cases) followed, reflecting patterns common in built-up areas where community interactions and public spaces can amplify such incidents. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, colder weather, and the transition to winter—may have influenced the rise in violent crime, as outdoor activities decline and indoor gatherings increase. Property-related offences such as shoplifting and vehicle crime were significantly lower than the UK average, with shoplifting at 0.5 per 1,000 (31% below) and vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 (36% below), suggesting that Caterham's commercial areas may have effective security measures or lower foot traffic compared to other regions.

October saw a dramatic 300% increase in burglary, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal vulnerabilities such as Halloween-related activity or changes in household security practices. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences jumped by 106.1%, with 68 reported cases—12% above the UK average for this category. This spike contrasts with declines in shoplifting (-25%) and theft from the person (-33.3%), suggesting a reallocation of criminal focus toward more confrontational or high-impact offences. The 100% increase in possession of weapons, from 0 to 2 cases, adds a layer of concern for public safety. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Caterham, where property-related offences dropped significantly but violent crime surged, creating a stark contrast in the local crime mix.

Caterham's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 30.5% increase from the previous month's 5.3 per 1,000. This shift translates to roughly 5 reported crimes per day in the built-up area, a figure that highlights the local frequency of incidents despite the area's overall safety compared to the UK. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 146 residents, a metric that provides context for residents on the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the upward trend from September to October suggests a need for continued vigilance. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Caterham's crime rate, though below the national average, is not static—fluctuations in specific crime categories, such as the sharp rise in violent offences, indicate localized pressures that may warrant further analysis.