Oxted Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Oxted’s crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 29.3% below the UK average, reflecting a generally safer environment compared to national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals a clear dominance of property-related offences, which accounted for 40.5% of all incidents, compared to 27.0% for violent crimes. This balance suggests a landscape where opportunistic theft and non-violent offences are more prevalent than direct confrontations. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which, while still significant, remained 42% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 18.9% of all crimes and 21% below the national rate. Other theft, though less frequent, emerged as a notable concern, with a 55% higher rate than the UK average. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these patterns, as June marks the start of summer and the longest days of the year. In built-up areas like Oxted, the combination of local retail hubs, residential density, and seasonal tourism may create conditions where property crimes are more likely to occur. For instance, the rise in other theft could be linked to increased foot traffic or temporary populations during the summer months. Conversely, the lower rates of violent crime might be attributed to community initiatives or policing strategies that have mitigated direct confrontations. These dynamics underscore the importance of contextual factors in shaping local crime profiles, even within a broader framework of national trends.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 300% increase in other theft, rising from three to 12 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 200% rise in other crime and a doubling of bicycle theft, highlights a shift in criminal activity that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic or summer events. Meanwhile, violent crime and anti-social behaviour remained below UK averages, with the former 42% lower than the national rate. The property-crime-to-violent-crime balance tipped decisively toward property offences, which accounted for 40.5% of all crimes compared to 27.0% for violent crimes. This divergence may indicate a local focus on opportunistic theft over more direct confrontations, linked to Oxted’s built-up area status and retail presence. Residents might find the 300% jump in other theft particularly concerning, as it suggests a new or evolving pattern of criminal behaviour in the area.

Oxted's crime rate in June 2024 rose 17.5% compared to the previous month, increasing from 5.0 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend contrasts with the area’s continued performance below the UK average, which remains 29.3% lower. Locally, the monthly aggregate shows one reported crime for every 172 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for residents. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of two crimes per day over June, a rate that, while low, reflects the area’s built-up character within Tandridge. When compared to the UK, Oxted’s crime profile diverges most sharply in categories like other theft and vehicle crime, which exceed national averages. However, violent crime and anti-social behaviour remain lower than the UK, suggesting local factors—such as community cohesion or policing focus—may contribute to this divergence. These statistics, while modest in absolute terms, highlight the interplay between local demographics and broader national trends.