Tandridge Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tandridge's shoplifting rate in May 2024 was 84% below the UK average, the most significant disparity among all crime categories. This stark contrast to national trends highlights local factors that may suppress such offences. The overall crime rate for the area was 5.5 per 1,000 residents, 34.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.5% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 19.6% and criminal damage at 9.2%. May's extended evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased socialising in public spaces, which may partly explain the relatively higher proportion of violent crimes compared to other months. The area's lower property crime rate compared to the UK average could reflect a combination of effective local policing and the characteristics of Tandridge itself, which appears to be a mixed rural-urban district with fewer high-density retail areas than major urban centres. Seasonal factors such as warmer weather and longer daylight hours may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity, reducing opportunities for certain types of crime while increasing others.

May 2024 saw a 100% increase in robbery cases, rising from 1 to 2 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, suggests a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Other crime also doubled compared to April, with 10 reported incidents. Bicycle theft rose by 50%, from 2 to 3 cases, a notable increase in a district where cycling infrastructure is well-developed. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 63.6%, from 33 to 12 incidents, the largest single-month decline in the category. This reduction may reflect heightened retail security measures or altered consumer behaviour during May's bank holidays. The category of 'other theft' also decreased by 17.9%, from 39 to 32 cases. Tandridge's violent crime rate remains 37% below the UK average, with 1.8 per 1,000 residents for violence and sexual offences. Residents may find the 63.6% drop in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it represents the most significant change in any category. The area's performance on bicycle theft, 100% below the UK average, could indicate effective cycle parking schemes or lower foot traffic in retail zones compared to other regions.

Tandridge's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 12.9% compared to April's 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a modest upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 16 crimes per day in May, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 34.5% below the UK average. This statistic, when considered alongside the population of 90,586 residents, illustrates the relatively low incidence of crime in Tandridge compared to the national picture. The previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000 suggests that May's increase, while statistically significant, remains within a narrow range. The local context of Tandridge as a mixed rural-urban district may contribute to these figures, with lower population density reducing opportunities for certain crimes while higher levels of community engagement could enhance informal social control. The daily crime count, while useful for understanding immediate risks, should be balanced against the broader monthly perspective that shows Tandridge's continued position as a safer area than the UK average.