Oxted Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Oxted, a built-up area within Tandridge, maintained a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, placing it 29.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends, though the crime profile reveals specific patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and criminal damage and arson (12.5%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may contribute to the lower overall crime rate, though this is tempered by the sharp rise in vehicle-related crimes. The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. This could reflect Oxted’s character as a residential area with limited commercial density, reducing opportunities for theft but leaving spaces for interpersonal conflicts. The area’s low shoplifting rate (63% below UK average) further supports this interpretation, as retail-centric zones often see higher rates of such offences. Meanwhile, the 39% reduction in public order offences compared to the UK average suggests effective local management of disturbances, linked to community engagement or policing priorities. These factors collectively illustrate a community where safety is prioritised, though targeted efforts may be needed to address the rising vehicle crime trends.

February 2024 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+200%) and theft from the person (+200%), both rising from 2 to 6 and 1 to 3 incidents respectively. These jumps contrast with an 83.3% drop in burglary, which fell from 6 to 1, possibly reflecting seasonal patterns or changes in local activity. The area’s violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) was 32% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 14% increase in vehicle crime compared to the national rate. Anti-social behaviour also remained below the UK average (14% below), suggesting a consistent trend in community safety. Residents may find the 63% reduction in shoplifting (from 2 to 3 incidents) noteworthy, as it indicates a potential shift in retail crime dynamics. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted policing in areas where vehicle-related crimes have surged.

Oxted's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.2% decrease from the previous month’s 5.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the UK’s safer built-up areas, with its rate 29.6% below the national average. Over 29 days, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with a largely residential community. Monthly exposure data shows that one crime occurred for every 198 residents during the month, a figure that contextualises the safety of the area relative to its population. While the overall trend is downward, the rise in vehicle crime (+200%) and theft from the person (+200%) suggests shifting patterns that may relate to seasonal factors, such as increased vehicle use during colder months or changes in local routines. These shifts warrant closer attention to how specific crime types are evolving despite the broader decline.