Oxted Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Oxted’s June 2025 crime profile reveals a striking dominance of violent crimes over property offences, a dynamic that may reflect the area’s social and geographic context. With a total crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents—33.3% below the UK average—the built-up area within Tandridge demonstrates a marked divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.2% of all incidents, far outpacing property crimes such as shoplifting (7.4%) and vehicle crime (5.9%). This imbalance, while consistent with some rural-adjacent towns, contrasts with the typical urban pattern where property crimes often dominate. Seasonal factors may play a role: as June marks the start of summer, the longer days could influence both crime types and community activity. The area’s relatively low rates of burglary (1.5%) and other theft (5.9%)—64% and 41% below UK averages respectively—suggest that residential security measures or the area’s character (including limited high-density housing) contribute to this trend. However, the surge in anti-social behaviour (19.1% of total crimes) raises questions about local pressures, such as increased socialising during the summer months or the impact of nearby commuter routes. The data also highlights the area’s resilience: despite an 116.7% increase in anti-social behaviour, the overall crime rate still fell by 21.9% compared to May, indicating that broader systemic factors may be mitigating the impact of these spikes. This profile underscores the need to consider both local demographics and seasonal rhythms when interpreting crime trends in Oxted.

June 2025 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 116.7% (from six to 13 incidents) and drugs-related crimes doubling from zero to two. This increase in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 19.1% of all crimes, contrasts sharply with the 30% UK average and suggests a potential link to seasonal factors such as prolonged daylight hours or increased social activity. Violent crimes, at 26 incidents (38.2% of total), remained the most prevalent category, though this figure is 27% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Meanwhile, property crimes—primarily shoplifting and vehicle crime—accounted for just 31% of incidents, a stark imbalance compared to the 40% typical in similar areas. The 80% drop in burglary, from five to one incident, may reflect heightened community vigilance or improved security measures in residential zones. Residents may find the 37% reduction in shoplifting (from six to five incidents) noteworthy, though the absolute numbers remain low given the area’s retail presence.

Oxted's June 2025 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 21.9% decrease from the previous month's 6.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a metric that highlights the relative rarity of crime in this built-up area compared to broader UK trends. The population of 12,699 further underscores that even a single incident can have a noticeable impact on local perception, though the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average. This contrast suggests that Oxted’s demographic and geographic characteristics—possibly including its proximity to rural areas and commuter routes—may contribute to a crime profile that diverges from urban centres. The reduction in burglary and other theft by 50% and 80% respectively, alongside the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, indicates a shift in crime patterns that warrants closer examination of local factors such as community engagement or seasonal activity.