Oxted Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Oxted's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 7.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.5% below the UK average of 8.4. This performance is shaped by a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.3% of all incidents (32 cases) and public order offences contributing 21.9% (21 cases). The area's crime profile reflects the seasonal context of summer, when tourism peaks and outdoor events are common. While violent crime rates are 12% below the UK average, public order offences are 166% above the national benchmark, a striking discrepancy that may be linked to the area's character as a built-up zone within Tandridge. Anti-social behaviour, at 11 cases, is 38% below the UK average, suggesting community policing efforts or environmental factors that mitigate such incidents. The data also reveals a notable contrast in property crime trends: shoplifting is 56% below the UK average (0.3 vs 0.7 per 1,000), while burglary is 61% above (0.5 vs 0.3 per 1,000). This divergence may reflect the area's retail presence versus its lower density of residential burglary targets. The overall rate, though lower than the UK average, is influenced by the sharp rise in public order offences, which may be connected to the summer season's increased foot traffic and events. This pattern is consistent with other built-up areas that experience spikes in disorder-related crimes during peak tourist periods.

July 2024 saw a dramatic 800% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one incident to nine. This surge, coupled with a 200% rise in public order offences (from seven to 21), signals a significant shift in the crime profile. Public order offences, at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, are 166% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 12% deficit in violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000 vs 2.9 UK average). Other notable changes include a 42.9% decline in vehicle crime, likely linked to reduced commuter activity during school holidays. For residents, the 200% jump in public order incidents underscores the need for community vigilance during summer events. Meanwhile, other theft and other crime categories fell sharply, with other theft dropping 91.7% (from 12 to 1) and other crime decreasing 66.7% (from 3 to 1), suggesting temporary disruptions in criminal networks or increased policing efforts.

Oxted's crime rate in July 2024 rose 29.7% compared to June 2024, moving from 5.8 to 7.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase aligns with seasonal patterns typical of summer months, when tourism and outdoor events can influence local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three reported crimes each day in July, a figure that reflects the monthly total of 96 incidents spread over 31 days. When viewed through a population lens, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 132 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is a useful metric for understanding risk, it does not account for variations in daily activity or localized hotspots. The population of 12,699 residents provides context for interpreting these rates, though smaller communities can sometimes experience more pronounced fluctuations in crime statistics compared to larger urban areas.