Oxted Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Oxted’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 27.0% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, while a 25.4% increase from December’s 4.3, remains well within the national context of lower rural and semi-urban crime rates. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (31.9% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (17.4%) and anti-social behaviour (14.5%). These patterns align with Oxted’s character as a built-up area within Tandridge, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to the relatively low overall rate. Seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period and shorter winter days, likely reduced retail footfall and outdoor activity, which typically drives shoplifting and vehicle crime. However, the sharp rise in burglary and other theft suggests localized vulnerabilities that may require further analysis. Violence and sexual offences, though the most frequent category, remained significantly below the UK average, consistent with Oxted’s historical trend of lower violent crime compared to major urban centres. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson exceeded the UK rate, linked to the area’s older housing stock or seasonal maintenance pressures. These findings illustrate a crime profile shaped by both geographic context and temporal shifts, offering a nuanced picture of public safety in Oxted.

January 2024 saw a 500% surge in other theft and burglary, both rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This sharp increase contrasts with a 66.7% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 6 to 2. Public order offences also decreased by 57.1%, from 7 to 3, possibly reflecting quieter winter evenings. Violence and sexual offences remained 35% below the UK average at 1.7 per 1,000, while criminal damage and arson exceeded the UK rate by 58%, at 0.9 per 1,000. Possession of weapons rose 186% above the UK average, with 2 incidents reported. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and localized patterns, such as the post-holiday period potentially reducing retail-related crimes while increasing other types. Residents may find the significant drop in vehicle crime particularly reassuring, though the rise in burglary warrants attention.

Oxted’s crime rate in January 2024 rose 25.4% compared to December 2023, moving from 4.3 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 27.0% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported across Oxted’s 31 days, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s generally secure environment. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 184 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. This monthly aggregate underscores that even with the recent rise, Oxted’s residents face a significantly lower risk of crime than the national average. The population context further illustrates that the 12,699 residents of Oxted experience crime at a rate that is not only below the UK norm but also proportionally less impactful given the area’s size and density compared to larger urban centres.