Oxted Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Oxted recorded a total of 44 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 52.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, placing the area firmly within the lowest decile of crime rates nationally. For a population of 12,699, this means that the average resident faces a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, with one crime reported for every 289 residents over the course of the month. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 18.2% and other theft at 11.4%. These figures highlight a distinct pattern of crime in Oxted compared to the UK as a whole, where violent crime typically constitutes a larger share of the total. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days, Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period—likely influenced some of the fluctuations observed in the data. For instance, the doubling of drug-related offences may be linked to increased illicit trade activity during the holiday season, while the sharp decline in criminal damage and arson could reflect heightened community awareness during Bonfire Night. The area's built-up character within Tandridge, a rural district, may also contribute to the lower rates of property crime, as such areas often have lower population densities and more dispersed residential patterns that can deter certain types of criminal activity. However, the 100% increase in burglary and robbery in November raises questions about localized factors, such as specific times of day or areas within Oxted that may be more vulnerable to these crimes. Overall, the data suggests that while Oxted remains a relatively safe area, the month's crime profile underscores the need for continued monitoring of trends, particularly in property-related offences.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drug-related offences doubling from one to two incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect heightened activity around the Black Friday shopping period or seasonal factors influencing illicit trade. Burglary and robbery both rose from zero to three and one incidents respectively, marking a 100% increase in these categories. This uptick could be linked to the darker evenings typical of November, which may impact visibility and deterrence in residential areas. Conversely, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 83.3%, from six to one incident, due to increased community vigilance during Bonfire Night or targeted policing efforts. Shoplifting also decreased by 33.3%, from three to two incidents, which may be consistent with retailers adapting to seasonal retail strategies or implementing more effective security measures. The data also reveals that Oxted's violent crime rate—1.0 per 1,000—remains 61% below the UK average, highlighting the area's continued safety in this category despite the overall rise in some property-related crimes. This divergence suggests that local factors, such as community engagement or local policing initiatives, may be contributing to the area's lower rates of violent crime. The breakdown of crime types further shows that anti-social behaviour accounts for 18.2% of all incidents, a figure 43% below the UK average, indicating a broader pattern of lower levels of disruptive behaviour in the area compared to national trends.

Oxted's crime rate in November 2025 remained at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a 4.4% decrease from the previous month's 3.6 per 1,000. This sustained low rate, consistently below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, reflects a pattern of stability in a built-up area within Tandridge. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over 30 days, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 289 residents. When scaled to the population of 12,699, this suggests that the likelihood of an individual encountering crime is significantly lower than in many other parts of the UK. The monthly aggregate highlights that, despite the small number of incidents, the distribution across categories remains distinct. For example, the rate of violent crime—1.0 per 1,000—remains 61% below the UK average for that category. This contrast underscores Oxted's unique demographic and geographic characteristics, which may include a more stable community structure or lower levels of transient populations typically associated with higher rates of violent crime. The comparison also reveals that while property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime remain below UK averages, the month-on-month fluctuations in these categories—such as a 100% increase in burglary—suggest localized factors may be at play, warranting closer attention to specific areas or times. The overall rate, however, remains firmly within the range of areas with the lowest crime rates in England and Wales.