Tandridge Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tandridge's October 2023 crime profile was marked by an unexpected surge in robbery incidents, with reported cases jumping from two to six—a 200% increase compared to September. This sharp rise in violent crime contrasts with the area's generally lower-than-average crime profile, which saw an overall rate of 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, 18.8% below the UK average of 8.0. The district's most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.4% of all reported incidents, a figure that is 26% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 18.8% of total crimes, while public order offences stood out as an anomaly, exceeding the UK average by 36%. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the start of the autumn term, and Halloween—likely contributed to patterns observed in public order and anti-social behaviour reports. Despite the robbery spike, other categories such as shoplifting and bicycle theft showed notable declines, with shoplifting falling by 31.8% compared to September. This mixed picture highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics, influenced by both environmental factors and the area's unique demographic profile. The relatively low levels of property crime, particularly vehicle crime and burglary, suggest a community with a strong sense of security, though the robbery increase underscores the need for continued vigilance in addressing emerging trends.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in robbery incidents, with reports rising from two to six. This spike, though small in absolute terms, represents a stark shift in the crime profile and may reflect heightened vulnerability in specific locations or circumstances. Concurrently, shoplifting decreased by 31.8% compared to September, dropping from 22 to 15 incidents—a decline that could be linked to seasonal factors such as the end of the summer holiday period and the start of the academic term. Public order offences also rose sharply by 59.1%, increasing from 44 to 70 cases, a figure that is 36% above the UK average for this category. This suggests a potential correlation between the October transition period—marked by shorter daylight hours and increased social activity around Halloween—and the uptick in disorderly conduct. Meanwhile, other categories such as bicycle theft and theft from the person showed declines of 50% and 25% respectively, indicating that some crime types are responding to local initiatives or seasonal patterns. The overall balance of crime types shifted slightly towards violent crime, with violence and sexual offences making up 31.4% of all reported incidents—though this remains 26% below the UK average. These findings highlight both the volatility of specific crime categories and the relative stability of others, offering a nuanced view of Tandridge's security landscape.

Tandridge's October 2023 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents represents a 16.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.6 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a growing number of incidents in key categories such as robbery and public order offences. On a daily basis, the district recorded an average of 19 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of local crime exposure. When scaled to the population of 90,586, this translates to one reported crime for every 154 residents over the course of the month—a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. The overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, with Tandridge's 6.5 per 1,000 rate representing an 18.8% deficit compared to the national figure of 8.0. This gap is most pronounced in categories such as shoplifting and bicycle theft, which are 66% and 100% below their respective UK averages. However, the elevated public order offences—36% above the UK average—highlight areas where local conditions may diverge from national trends. These comparative figures offer a broader context for understanding Tandridge's crime profile, illustrating both the strengths of its local security framework and the challenges posed by specific emerging patterns.