Tandridge Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tandridge's crime profile in April 2023 reveals a distinct balance between property and violent crime, with property offences slightly outpacing violent incidents. The overall crime rate stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the district 32% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This suggests a generally safer environment compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 22.2%, with both categories significantly below UK averages. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations and the transition into spring—may have influenced patterns, as increased outdoor activity could contribute to public order incidents. Property crime, though slightly higher than violent crime, remained well below the UK rate for categories like burglary and vehicle crime. This disparity may reflect local characteristics, such as a lower density of commercial areas or effective community policing initiatives. The data also highlights a notable absence of certain crime types, with shoplifting and bicycle theft registering far below national levels, indicating lower retail footfall or stronger preventive measures in place. However, the balance between property and violent crime remains a critical point of analysis, as it may signal underlying trends in community safety and policing priorities.

April 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery incidents surging by 250% (from 2 to 7) and bicycle theft doubling (from 0 to 2). These increases, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened outdoor activity during the Easter period or targeted criminal behaviour in specific locations. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 56.5% (from 23 to 10), likely due to seasonal factors or improved security measures in residential areas. The crime mix also shifted, with property crimes (157) narrowly outpacing violent crimes (135), a contrast to the UK-wide dominance of violent crime. This balance could indicate local characteristics such as a stronger focus on property protection or fewer high-risk environments for violent incidents. Violence and sexual offences in Tandridge were 42% below the UK average (1.5 vs 2.6 per 1,000), suggesting effective community interventions or lower risk factors in this area. Residents may find the 250% increase in robbery particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces during peak activity periods.

Tandridge's crime rate in April 2023 rose by 4.7% compared to March, moving from 4.9 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase, though modest, reflects local dynamics rather than a major shift. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 15 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the overall rate in practical terms for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 197 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in this district. When compared to the UK average, Tandridge's performance remains strikingly favourable, with most crime categories registering below national levels. For instance, anti-social behaviour was 7% below the UK average, and vehicle crime was 33% lower. This suggests that Tandridge's unique characteristics—whether geographic, demographic, or due to local policing strategies—contribute to its lower crime profile. The population context further underscores the significance of these figures, as the 90,586 residents of Tandridge experience a crime rate that is both manageable and consistently below the national benchmark, offering reassurance to local communities.