Caterham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Caterham’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 14.1% below the UK average of 7.1. This performance highlights the area’s relatively safer profile compared to national benchmarks, though specific crime types reveal nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.3% of all crimes, slightly below the UK average for this category. However, drug-related offences dominated with 25.7% of total incidents, a figure 515% higher than the UK average. Public order offences also exceeded the national norm by 52%, indicating potential challenges in managing local community dynamics. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributed to the overall stability in crime rates. While property crimes remained low (19% of total incidents), the disproportionate rise in drug-related offences suggests a localised issue that may be influenced by factors such as proximity to transport hubs or unmet community needs. The area’s built-up nature within Tandridge may also shape crime patterns, with public spaces and transport corridors driving both anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity. These findings align with broader trends seen in similar suburban and semi-urban areas, where drug use and public order issues often cluster around specific hotspots.

January 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and drug-related offences increasing by 133.3% (from 15 to 35). These rises contrast with declines in burglary (-40%), other theft (-38.5%), and anti-social behaviour (-33.3%). The sharp increase in drug-related crimes, which are 515% above the UK average, underscores a local challenge that diverges sharply from national trends. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained at 35.3% of total incidents, 16% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of violence compared to other areas. The surge in theft from the person, though small in absolute terms, may signal heightened vulnerability in public spaces during the post-holiday period. For residents, the most immediate concern is the sharp rise in drug-related offences, which could indicate a need for targeted local interventions.

Caterham's crime rate in January 2025 remained stable at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency suggests no immediate spikes or dips in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local context of a built-up area within Tandridge. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 165 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime relative to the population of 22,470. This ratio places Caterham’s experience in a broader perspective, showing that while the area is not immune to crime, the incidence remains proportionally lower than the UK average. The stability in crime rates may be influenced by the seasonal context of January, with reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours potentially limiting opportunities for certain types of offences. However, the specific breakdown of crime types reveals areas of divergence from the national picture, particularly in drug-related offences and public order issues.