Oxted Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Oxted's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 44.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal dynamics, with violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) accounting for 28.6% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (11 incidents, 22.5%) and shoplifting (5 incidents, 10.2%). The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, party season, and prolonged darkness—likely contributed to patterns such as increased anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, though the latter's rise may also indicate targeted retail activity. The area's low crime rate is consistent with its status as a built-up area within Tandridge, where community-focused policing and a relatively stable population may temper broader national trends. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (from one to four incidents) remains an anomaly, linked to the emptying of homes during holidays or increased property neglect. Violence and sexual offences, while the most frequent category, remain significantly below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or a demographic profile less prone to such incidents. The overall picture illustrates a balance between seasonal pressures and the area's inherent safety, with residents likely benefiting from a combination of proactive policing and community engagement.

December 2025 marked a significant spike in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 300% from one incident in November to four in December. This unexpected increase contrasts with the overall trend of Oxted's crime rate remaining well below the UK average. Shoplifting also rose sharply, climbing 150% from two to five incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal shopping pressures or targeted retail activity during the festive period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour increased by 37.5%, from eight to 11 incidents, possibly linked to the social dynamics of the holiday season. Public order offences declined by 20%, from five to four, a modest but statistically significant drop that may indicate effective community engagement during the month. Violence and sexual offences, at 14 incidents (1.1 per 1,000), remained 57% below the UK average, highlighting the area's continued safety in this category. These fluctuations underscore the combination of local conditions and seasonal factors in shaping crime patterns.

Oxted's crime rate in December 2025 rose to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, an 11.6% increase from November's 3.5 per 1,000. This upward trend contrasts with the area's historically low crime profile but remains 44.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the 49 reported crimes spread across 31 days equate to roughly 2 crimes per day—a figure that, while low, reflects the seasonal pressures of December. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 259 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate, though modest, underscores the importance of community vigilance during periods of heightened activity, such as holiday shopping and festive events. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Oxted's crime levels, while showing a slight rise, remain significantly lower than national benchmarks, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may be effectively mitigating broader trends.