Tandridge Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tandridge’s January 2024 crime profile reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, offering insights into the area’s social and environmental dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.2% of all reported crimes, a figure that, while significant, was 31% below the UK average. This discrepancy may be influenced by local initiatives or demographic factors, such as a lower proportion of high-risk populations or effective community policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 16.9% of incidents, a rate that aligns with the UK average but highlights the need for continued efforts in addressing disruptive conduct. Vehicle crime, at 10.6% of total incidents, rose sharply compared to previous months, potentially reflecting the area’s commuter-focused infrastructure and the challenges of securing vehicles in residential zones. Seasonal factors, including the post-holiday period, likely played a role in shaping these patterns, as reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may have shifted criminal activity toward less visible targets. The data also shows that shoplifting, at 4.5% of incidents, was 47% below the UK average, a trend that could be attributed to Tandridge’s retail environment or the effectiveness of local security measures. Overall, the crime mix suggests a relatively safe area with targeted vulnerabilities, particularly in vehicle-related offences and anti-social behaviour, which warrant focused attention from local authorities and residents alike.

January 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases in other theft (+86.4%) and vehicle crime (+58.8%), suggesting a shift in criminal activity patterns. This rise in other theft, which includes burglary and vehicle-related thefts, may be linked to post-holiday periods when households are more likely to be unoccupied or less vigilant. Vehicle crime, which rose to 54 incidents, exceeded its UK average by 20%, potentially reflecting the area’s commuter infrastructure and the increased presence of vehicles in residential zones. Conversely, robbery rates fell by 40%, with only three reported incidents, a stark contrast to December’s five. This decline could be attributed to seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas during January. Additionally, anti-social behaviour remained stable at 86 incidents, slightly above the UK average by 1%, indicating a consistent challenge in managing community disturbances. The data also reveals that shoplifting rates were 47% below the UK average, a trend that may be influenced by Tandridge’s retail landscape and local policing efforts.

Tandridge’s January 2024 crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 14.2% increase from December’s 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 16 crimes per day, a figure that, while manageable, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 178 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the UK average, highlights Tandridge’s relatively safer standing. With a population of 90,586, this translates to a population-scaled perspective where residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average. The comparison also reveals that while violent crime remains a concern, property crimes such as vehicle theft and criminal damage have shown mixed trends, with some categories rising and others falling. This fluctuation may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as post-holiday activity, which can impact both retail and residential areas differently.