Crime in Oxted: statistics, rates and trends
753 crimes were recorded in Oxted in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
753 crimes were recorded in Oxted in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 219 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Oxted has the 1,004th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Oxted | Tandridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 753 | 6,233 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.8 | 68.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,031 | 90,586 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Oxted was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,072 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (753). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 753 | 57.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 789 | 60.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 812 | 62.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 829 | 63.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,042 | 80.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,072 | 82.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,029 | 79.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,067 | 81.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 910 | 69.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oxted 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 anti-social behaviour (+17%) and shoplifting (+10%).
The largest falls were in public order (-25%) and vehicle crime (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 16.8 | 0.49 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 11.5 | 0.75 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 7.3 | 0.88 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -18% |
| Public order | 60 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -25% |
| Other theft | 56 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 3.6 | 0.73 | -20% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -4% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.2 | 0.35 | +25% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.8 | 0.40 | -15% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.28 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -78% |
Violence and sexual offences in Oxted
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oxted recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Oxted
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oxted recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Oxted
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oxted recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Oxted
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oxted recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Oxted
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oxted recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Oxted
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oxted recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Oxted
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oxted recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Oxted
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oxted recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Oxted
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oxted recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Oxted
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oxted recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Oxted
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oxted recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Oxted
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Oxted recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Oxted
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Oxted recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Oxted
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oxted recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Oxted, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oxted.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oxted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edenbridge | 758 | 93.9 | +63% |
| Caterham | 1,841 | 79.7 | +38% |
| Warlingham | 424 | 60.0 | +4% |
| South Merstham | 967 | 91.1 | +58% |
| Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) | 2,975 | 88.2 | +53% |
| Sevenoaks | 1,585 | 57.7 | -0% |
| East Grinstead | 1,746 | 62.2 | +8% |
| Reigate | 1,541 | 59.1 | +2% |
2 areas within Oxted, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Oxted North had the highest rate (69.2 per 1,000) and Oxted South the lowest (47.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxted North | Neighbourhood | 6,312 | 437 | 69.2 |
| Oxted South | Neighbourhood | 6,719 | 316 | 47.0 |
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 Oxted over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Approach | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Mill Shaw | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Coldshott | 32 |
| On or near Amy Road | 31 |
| On or near Station Road East | 27 |
| On or near Oxted | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Oak Close | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oxted 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 35.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 150 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 9.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Oxted has an estimated population of 13,031. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oxted sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Oxted |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Oxted a safe place to live?
Oxted recorded 57.8 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 Oxted?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Oxted going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oxted was down 5% on the year before: 753 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 789 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Oxted?
Oxted 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 Oxted. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.