Caterham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Caterham in February 2025 reveals a distinct balance of violent and property-related offences that diverges from the UK average. With a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents—28.4% below the UK average of 6.7—the area continues to demonstrate a pattern of relatively low overall crime. The most prominent category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 36.5% of all recorded crimes, significantly lower than the UK average of 28%. This suggests a potentially lower incidence of interpersonal violence compared to the national context. Public order offences, however, rose to 13.1% of all crimes, 36% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, indicating a possible increase in disorder-related incidents in public spaces. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the reduced overall crime rate, though the prominence of public order offences suggests local factors such as community events or policing strategies could be influencing this. Property crimes, including vehicle crime and criminal damage, showed mixed trends: vehicle crime surged by 233.3%, while burglary and shoplifting remained well below UK averages. The area's relatively low levels of theft from the person (now entirely below the UK average) and drug offences may reflect broader socioeconomic patterns, such as a younger population or strong local community initiatives. Overall, Caterham's crime mix illustrates a combination of seasonal trends and localized dynamics that shape its unique profile compared to the UK as a whole.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 233.3% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 3 to 10 incidents. This spike contrasts with an 82.9% drop in drug-related crimes, which fell from 35 to 6. The most notable shift in crime mix was the increase in violent crimes, which now make up 36.5% of all recorded crimes—higher than the UK average of 28%. Public order offences also rose sharply, with 14 incidents reported (13.1% of total crimes), 36% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. Meanwhile, shoplifting surged by 100% (from 0 to 3 incidents), though this remains 84% below the UK average. Residents may find the 100% drop in theft from the person (from 3 to 1 incident) particularly reassuring, as this crime type is now entirely below the UK average. The volatility in specific categories—particularly vehicle crime and drug offences—suggests localized factors may be influencing these trends, though the overall crime rate remains well below national levels.

Caterham's crime rate in February 2025 fell to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 21.3% decrease from 6.1 per 1,000 in January. This marks the lowest monthly rate recorded in the area since at least 2020. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 4 crimes reported each day in February, a figure that translates to one crime for every 210 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime per 150 residents annually. The population-scaled perspective highlights Caterham's relative safety compared to the national context, with its crime rate remaining well below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. The decline from January may reflect seasonal patterns, with reduced outdoor activity and fewer weekend events in February compared to the Christmas and New Year period. However, the persistent gap between Caterham's rate and the UK average suggests systemic factors, such as strong local policing or community engagement, that may be contributing to the area's lower crime levels.