Caterham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Caterham's overall crime rate in July 2025 stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, 10.5% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area's relative safety, though the crime profile reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.6% of total crimes, the most prevalent category, while public order offences (17.8%) and anti-social behaviour (14.9%) followed closely. These figures align with the seasonal context of July, a peak summer month marked by school holidays, tourism, and outdoor events, which may partly explain the prominence of public order incidents. The lower-than-average rates for vehicle crime (74% below UK average) and shoplifting (38% below) suggest that local initiatives or seasonal factors—such as increased policing during festivals—may contribute to these declines. However, the rise in drug-related crimes, which now exceed the UK average by 114%, signals a new challenge for community safety. This juxtaposition of trends highlights the complexity of Caterham's crime profile, where traditional concerns coexist with emerging issues linked to the area's summer dynamics.

July 2025 saw a 133.3% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 6 to 14, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Bicycle theft and robbery each doubled, reaching 1 and 2 incidents respectively. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 40% to 3 incidents, and shoplifting fell by 38.5% to 8, likely reflecting heightened summer patrols or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Public order offences remained significantly elevated at 119% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area's tourism peak and festivals. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of Caterham's crime profile, with drug-related issues emerging as a pressing concern for local authorities and residents.

Caterham's crime rate in July 2025 rose 10.1% from 7.0 to 7.7 per 1,000 residents compared to June, marking a slight upward trend. Daily crime statistics show an average of 6 crimes reported each day in July, reflecting the area's ongoing exposure to routine incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 129 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of criminal activity relative to the local population of 22,470. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when considering Caterham's overall crime rate, though specific categories like public order and drugs show marked deviations. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the overall rate remains below the UK average, targeted issues such as drug-related crimes and public disorder may require focused community engagement to address localised concerns.