Caterham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a continuation of Caterham's trend towards lower crime rates, with an overall rate of 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents — 24.3% below the UK average of 7.0. This decline, though modest, reflects the area's relatively stable crime environment, shaped by its character as a built-up area within the Tandridge district. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35% of all reported incidents. This category's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is lower than the UK average of 2.6, consistent with Caterham's broader pattern of below-average violent crime. Public order offences, while less frequent than violence, rose sharply in December, reaching 16 incidents — 59% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This spike may be linked to the seasonal context of the month, including increased social gatherings and the pressures of the Christmas shopping period. The area's low rate of property crimes further distinguishes it, with shoplifting and burglary both below UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 12.5% of all reported incidents, showed a 48.3% decrease from November, possibly reflecting the seasonal reduction in public spaces being occupied during the holiday period. These patterns illustrate a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and the built environment, with Caterham's crime profile consistently diverging from the UK average in key areas.

December 2025 saw three significant spikes in crime categories: drugs-related incidents, criminal damage and arson, and public order offences, all doubling compared to November. These increases, particularly in public order offences (up 100% to 16 incidents), contrast with steep declines in other theft (-87.5%) and vehicle crime (-60%). The violent crime category remained the largest single category, accounting for 35% of all reported incidents.9 per 1,000 is 26% below the UK average. This divergence highlights Caterham's unique crime profile, where property crimes are less prevalent than in many other areas. Residents may find the 100% increase in drugs-related crimes particularly noteworthy, as this category now accounts for 2.5% of all reported incidents — a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The sharp drop in vehicle crime, meanwhile, could be linked to reduced traffic during the festive period.

Caterham's crime rate in December 2025 fell by 12.5% compared to the previous month, marking a continued decline that aligns with the area's broader trend of reduced criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents — a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms, highlighting that most residents remain unaffected by crime. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of four reported incidents per day, a manageable frequency that contrasts with the UK-wide average. This localised perspective underscores Caterham's relatively low crime profile, particularly when considering its population of 22,470. The drop in crime rate, while modest, may partly reflect seasonal factors such as the Christmas shopping peak and the associated reduction in public gatherings during the festive period. However, the interplay between holiday-related activity and crime remains complex, with some categories like public order offences showing sharp increases despite the overall downward trend.