Crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston: statistics, rates and trends
805 crimes were recorded in Tattenham Corner & Preston in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston at a glance
- Crime trends in Tattenham Corner & Preston
- Types of crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston
- Tattenham Corner & Preston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tattenham Corner & Preston
- Demographics of Tattenham Corner & Preston
- Questions about crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (363), anti-social behaviour (96) and criminal damage and arson (71) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,011th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Tattenham Corner & Preston | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 805 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.3 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,696 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston peaked in the year to August 2018 (811 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (591). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 805 | 75.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 771 | 72.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 761 | 71.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 591 | 55.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 596 | 55.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 765 | 71.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 811 | 75.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 696 | 65.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 811 | 75.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (42% below) and burglary (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 39 to 54 and vehicle crime rose from 48 to 59, while other crime fell from 33 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 363 | 33.9 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 9.0 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Public order | 66 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 5.5 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +38% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.2 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +20% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tattenham Corner & Preston; the highest is Redhill East (109.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Nork (39.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tattenham Corner & Preston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nork | 384 | 39.2 | -48% |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 462 | 42.4 | -44% |
| Banstead Village | 726 | 79.8 | +6% |
| Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne | 444 | 44.5 | -41% |
| Reigate | 974 | 88.6 | +18% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 985 | 83.4 | +11% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 957 | 83.6 | +11% |
| Redhill East | 1,118 | 109.8 | +46% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Tattenham Corner & Preston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Heathland Mews” (50).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heathland Mews | 50 |
| On or near Merland Rise | 42 |
| On or near Morden Close | 32 |
| On or near Devizes Road | 31 |
| On or near Hawes Road | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 29 |
| On or near Waterfield Green | 25 |
| On or near Trinity Close | 24 |
| On or near Watermead | 22 |
| On or near Pit Wood Green | 21 |
Of the 709 crimes in Tattenham Corner & Preston with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 347 | 48.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 21.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Tattenham Corner & Preston has an estimated population of 10,696 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.7%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and more social housing (23%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tattenham Corner & Preston average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Tattenham Corner & Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tattenham Corner & Preston a safe place to live?
Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,011th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 363 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston was up 4% on the year before: 805 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 771 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tattenham Corner & Preston?
About 10,696 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tattenham Corner & Preston?
Tattenham Corner & Preston is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.