Tandridge Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a significant shift in Tandridge's crime profile, with the most dramatic change occurring in the category of theft from the person, which surged by 100% compared to the previous month. This spike, though limited to two incidents, raises questions about the factors driving such a sharp increase in a category typically associated with transient opportunities. The overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents placed Tandridge 23.4% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, a consistent underperformance that reflects the area's broader success in maintaining lower crime levels. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 33.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 19.0% and criminal damage and arson at 8.8%. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the lower rates of property crime. Vehicle crime in Tandridge (0.4 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average by 14%, suggesting a unique vulnerability in this category that contrasts with the area's overall performance. The 43.3% drop in burglary and 28.1% decrease in shoplifting may indicate the impact of seasonal retail patterns and targeted policing efforts, though these trends warrant closer examination to identify underlying causes. For a largely rural or suburban area like Tandridge, the interplay between population density, local infrastructure, and seasonal rhythms likely plays a critical role in shaping these crime patterns.

The most striking month-on-month shift was the 100% increase in theft from the person, with incidents rising from 1 to 2. This surge, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during winter months. Conversely, burglary dropped by 43.3%, from 30 to 17, marking the largest percentage decline among all crime categories. Shoplifting also fell by 28.1%, from 32 to 23, a reduction that may reflect seasonal retail activity patterns or improved security measures in local stores. Vehicle crime in Tandridge (0.4 per 1,000) remains 14% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a contrast to other categories that show significant underperformance relative to national rates. For residents, the 43.3% drop in burglary offers a tangible indicator of how targeted interventions might be influencing property crime trends in the area.

Tandridge's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 10.1% decline from the previous month's 5.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the area's typical seasonal patterns, where winter months see lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in certain crime types. Over the course of February, 1 crime occurred for every 205 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for the local population. On a daily basis, 16 crimes were reported across the 28-day period, a rate that remains lower than the UK average when scaled to Tandridge's population. The 23.4% gap between Tandridge's rate and the UK's 6.4 per 1,000 highlights the area's consistent performance in maintaining lower crime levels compared to the national benchmark. This monthly comparison underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in managing crime during transitional seasons, though specific factors influencing these trends require further analysis.