Oxted Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Oxted, the crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 in October 2025 translates to a daily risk of approximately 1 in 276 residents experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This figure, while low, offers a concrete way to understand the likelihood of encountering crime in everyday life. The area's overall rate is 53.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that underscores Oxted's relative safety compared to national trends. The most common crimes in October were violence and sexual offences (23.9% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.6%) and criminal damage and arson (13.0%). These patterns may reflect the built-up nature of the area, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to anti-social behaviour, while property crimes remain proportionally lower than in more densely populated urban centres. Seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and Halloween may have influenced crime patterns. The data also shows that Oxted's violent crime rate is 66% below the UK average, a difference that could be attributed to local community dynamics or effective policing strategies. While the per-capita perspective provides a clear snapshot of risk, it is essential to consider that crime rates are influenced by a combination of geographic, demographic, and situational factors unique to the area.

October 2025 saw a marked reduction in several major crime categories compared to September, with violence and sexual offences dropping by 57.7% (from 26 to 11 incidents) and anti-social behaviour falling by 55.0% (from 20 to 9). These decreases may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and the absence of summer-related events that often drive public order issues. However, three categories saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident each: theft from the person, other crime, and drugs. While these individual rises are statistically significant, their absolute numbers remain low, suggesting no immediate cause for concern. Oxted's violence and sexual offence rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 66% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), a disparity that may be influenced by the area's relatively stable community environment. The data also shows that property crimes, which accounted for 39% of total incidents, remain a smaller proportion than violent crimes, a pattern consistent with Oxted's built-up area profile.

Oxted's crime rate in October 2025 fell by 45.2% compared to the previous month, declining from 6.6 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This shift suggests a notable reduction in overall criminal activity, though it remains crucial to contextualise these figures within the area's daily life. On average, one crime was reported per day in October, a figure that translates to roughly 1-in-276 residents experiencing a reported incident over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, highlights the importance of situational awareness, particularly during darker evenings and seasonal events like Halloween. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the 3.6 per 1,000 rate means that for every 1,000 residents, just over three crimes occurred. This is significantly lower than the UK average, but the local context—such as the area's built-up nature and potential community initiatives—may contribute to this sustained safety. The data also underscores that even small fluctuations in crime rates can have meaningful implications for residents, especially when comparing month-on-month trends.