Tandridge Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Tandridge for January 2025 reveals a combination of violent and non-violent offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape at 33.1% of all reported crimes. This category, while remaining the most prevalent, is 36% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, suggesting a unique local dynamic that may be influenced by community characteristics or policing strategies. Drug-related crimes, in contrast, are 131% above the UK average, with 56 incidents recorded in the month—a figure that highlights a significant divergence from national trends. This imbalance may reflect local factors such as the presence of specific retail or social hubs that contribute to drug-related activity. The seasonal context of January—marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—appears to have had a mitigating effect on property crimes, with vehicle crime and burglary both remaining below UK averages. However, the notable rise in drug-related offences suggests that other factors, such as post-holiday economic pressures or changes in local supply chains, may be influencing this category. The overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents, 31% below the UK average, underscores Tandridge's position as a relatively low-crime area, though the concentration of certain offences indicates the need for targeted interventions in specific domains.

January 2025 saw a 75% increase in drug-related crimes, with the category now recording 0.6 per 1,000 residents—131% above the UK average. This sharp rise contrasts with the 20.5% decrease in violent crimes, which fell from 185 to 147 incidents. The category of violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common crime type (accounting for 33.1% of all reports), is still 36% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Meanwhile, possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, with four incidents reported in January—double the December figure. This surge in drug-related crimes may reflect seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period, but the absence of a corresponding rise in other categories suggests targeted activity. The significant gap between Tandridge's drug crime rate and the UK average underscores the area's distinct profile, where substance-related offences appear to be concentrated compared to national trends.

Tandridge's crime rate in January 2025 fell by 7.2% compared to December 2024, reflecting a continued decline in reported incidents. This reduction aligns with the post-holiday seasonal pattern observed in the area, where shorter daylight hours and reduced retail footfall may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 14 crimes per day in January, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 204 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in Tandridge compared to the UK average. When viewed through the lens of population size, this rate suggests that the area's crime profile remains distinct from larger urban centres, where higher population density often correlates with increased crime rates. The decline in overall crime, coupled with the specific reductions in violent crimes and criminal damage, indicates a potential stabilisation in local security trends, though further analysis would be required to confirm long-term patterns.