Oxted Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Oxted’s September 2024 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents remains 62.3% below the UK average, highlighting the area’s continued position as one of the safer built-up areas in England. The crime profile this month was dominated by violence and sexual offences (21.6% of total), anti-social behaviour (16.2%), and criminal damage and arson (16.2%), which collectively accounted for over half of all reported incidents. These figures suggest that interpersonal and property-related issues remain the primary concerns for local residents, even as the overall rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and the return of students—may have influenced certain trends, such as the 300% increase in other theft, which could be linked to the movement of people and the potential for opportunistic crime in newly populated areas. However, the sharp decline in vehicle crime (down 70%) and violence and sexual offences (down 66.7%) from August indicates that broader patterns of activity may be shifting as the weather cools and community routines stabilize. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate is 57% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the effectiveness of local policing or the relatively low population density of the built-up area within Tandridge. Despite these positives, the 11% above-average rate for bicycle theft raises questions about local security measures, particularly in areas where cycling is common. Overall, the data for September underscores a combination of seasonal changes, demographic factors, and the ongoing efforts to maintain public safety in Oxted.

September 2024 saw sharp increases in three categories: other theft, bicycle theft, and theft from the person, each doubling from their August figures. This surge in other theft—rising from one to four cases—may be linked to the return of students and the start of the academic year, which could have altered patterns of activity in the area. Bicycle theft, which jumped from zero to one case, and theft from the person, also rising from zero to one, indicate a potential vulnerability in personal security during the transition to cooler weather and reduced daylight hours. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 70% (from 10 to 3 cases), a decline that aligns with the seasonal shift away from summer and the reduced presence of vehicles in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 66.7% (from 24 to 8 cases), though this remains 77% below the UK average. The area’s bicycle theft rate is 11% above the UK average, suggesting a specific local factor that may require further scrutiny.

Oxted’s September 2024 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 52.6% drop from the previous month’s 6.1 per 1,000, reflecting a significant downward trend. This reduction is consistent with the area’s historically low crime profile, which remains 62.3% below the UK average. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 343 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s relative safety. On a daily basis, the 37 total crimes recorded over 30 days equate to approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while notable, is proportionally modest given the local population of 12,699. The shift from August to September may be influenced by seasonal transitions, as the nights draw in and school terms resume, potentially reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the persistence of specific categories, such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, suggests ongoing community challenges that require attention.