Oxted Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Oxted's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 5.6 per 1,000, marking a 34.9% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This performance positions the area as significantly safer than the national benchmark, though the data reveals nuanced patterns within the breakdown. Anti-social behaviour dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 23.9% of all incidents, followed closely by violence and sexual offences at 22.5%. These figures, while lower than the UK averages for their respective categories, highlight the persistent influence of community-level tensions and interpersonal disputes in shaping local crime dynamics. The seasonal context of July—characterised by peak tourism, festivals, and extended daylight hours—likely contributes to the prominence of anti-social behaviour, as public spaces see heightened usage. However, the UK's broader trends in these categories suggest that Oxted's lower rates may partly stem from its demographic profile, potentially including a higher proportion of older residents or a more cohesive community structure. Meanwhile, the sharp rise in 'other theft' incidents underscores an emerging challenge. This anomaly may reflect specific vulnerabilities in local retail or property security, or it could be a temporary fluctuation influenced by transient populations during the summer months. The overall crime profile illustrates a balance between stability and evolving risks, with the area's safety record largely intact despite the spikes in certain categories.

A sharp 125% increase in 'other theft' incidents—from 4 to 9—emerged as the most pronounced month-on-month change in July, a category that is 27% above the UK average. This spike contrasts with a 40% decline in shoplifting, which fell from 5 to 3, aligning with the UK's 69% deficit in this category. Violence and sexual offences also dropped by 38.5%, from 26 to 16, though the area still reports this crime type at 57% below the UK average. The rise in 'other crime' (from 0 to 2) and robbery (from 0 to 1) introduces new categories into the monthly breakdown, suggesting evolving patterns in local criminal activity. 'anti-social behaviour' remains the most frequent incident, accounting for 23.9% of total crimes, a figure that is 16% below the UK average. These shifts may reflect seasonal factors such as increased tourism and outdoor events.

Oxted's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 4.5% compared to June's 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Daily crime activity averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that aligns with typical summer patterns when outdoor activity increases. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 179 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to Oxted's population, though the comparison remains localised to the area. The shift in crime types from June to July suggests a seasonal realignment, with property-related offences maintaining a consistent share of total incidents. The population context underscores that Oxted's residents face a crime environment that is proportionally less frequent than the UK average, despite the small upward movement in the overall rate.