Crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston: statistics, rates and trends
835 crimes were recorded in Tattenham Corner & Preston in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Tattenham Corner & Preston
- Questions about crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston
- About this data
835 crimes were recorded in Tattenham Corner & Preston in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 376 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tattenham Corner & Preston has the 1,919th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tattenham Corner & Preston | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 835 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.1 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,696 | 159,134 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston was highest in the year to July 2026 (835 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (583). Over the whole period it rose 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 835 | 78.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 770 | 72.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 742 | 69.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 588 | 55.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 583 | 54.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 825 | 77.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 770 | 72.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 704 | 65.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 818 | 76.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tattenham Corner & Preston over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+51%) and vehicle crime (+36%). The largest falls were in other crime (-28%) and burglary (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 376 | 35.2 | 1.03 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 9.2 | 0.60 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 7.0 | 1.03 | -5% |
| Public order | 73 | 6.8 | 1.03 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 6.0 | 1.21 | +36% |
| Other theft | 56 | 5.2 | 0.82 | +51% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.2 | 0.66 | +10% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.2 | 1.02 | -28% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 0.58 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.96 | +43% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.48 | +133% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tattenham Corner & Preston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 376 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 45.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tattenham Corner & Preston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tattenham Corner & Preston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tattenham Corner & Preston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tattenham Corner & Preston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tattenham Corner & Preston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tattenham Corner & Preston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tattenham Corner & Preston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tattenham Corner & Preston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tattenham Corner & Preston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tattenham Corner & Preston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tattenham Corner & Preston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tattenham Corner & Preston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tattenham Corner & Preston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nork | 396 | 40.4 | -48% |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 479 | 43.9 | -44% |
| Banstead Village | 755 | 82.9 | +6% |
| Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne | 444 | 44.5 | -43% |
| Reigate | 960 | 87.3 | +12% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 976 | 82.7 | +6% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 975 | 85.2 | +9% |
| Redhill East | 1,111 | 109.2 | +40% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Tattenham Corner & Preston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heathland Mews | 51 |
| On or near Merland Rise | 43 |
| On or near Morden Close | 40 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 32 |
| On or near Devizes Road | 31 |
| On or near Hawes Road | 30 |
| On or near Waterfield Green | 25 |
| On or near Pit Wood Green | 23 |
| On or near Trinity Close | 23 |
| On or near Hatch Gardens | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tattenham Corner & Preston over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 361 | 43.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 161 | 19.3% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 11.7% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Tattenham Corner & Preston has an estimated population of 10,696. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tattenham Corner & Preston sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tattenham Corner & Preston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Tattenham Corner & Preston a safe place to live?
Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 376 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston was up 8% on the year before: 835 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 770 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tattenham Corner & Preston?
Tattenham Corner & Preston is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Tattenham Corner & Preston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.