Crime in Warlingham: statistics, rates and trends
430 crimes were recorded in Warlingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Warlingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Warlingham
- Types of crime in Warlingham
- Warlingham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Warlingham
- Streets with the most crime in Warlingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Warlingham
- Demographics of Warlingham
- Questions about crime in Warlingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (144), anti-social behaviour (64) and vehicle crime (42) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 940th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Warlingham | Tandridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 430 | 6,240 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.8 | 68.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,067 | 90,586 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Warlingham peaked in the year to August 2018 (590 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (413). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 430 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 418 | 59.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 413 | 58.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 421 | 59.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 552 | 78.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 579 | 81.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 565 | 79.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 581 | 82.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 590 | 83.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (41% below) and violence and sexual offences (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 24 to 39 and violence and sexual offences rose from 115 to 144, while burglary fell from 37 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 | 20.4 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 9.1 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 5.9 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 39 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +62% |
| Burglary | 31 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.1 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Warlingham; the highest is Croydon (103.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Oxted (59.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warlingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham | 1,783 | 77.2 | +27% |
| Croydon | 41,898 | 103.3 | +70% |
| Oxted | 771 | 59.2 | -3% |
| South Merstham | 980 | 92.3 | +52% |
| Banstead | 524 | 63.4 | +4% |
| Sutton (Sutton) | 16,658 | 78.0 | +28% |
| Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) | 2,948 | 87.4 | +44% |
| Bromley | 28,547 | 87.7 | +44% |
Of the 2 areas within Warlingham, Warlingham East & Chelsham & Farleigh had the highest crime rate (66.0 per 1,000) and Warlingham West the lowest (57.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warlingham East & Chelsham & Farleigh | Neighbourhood | 5,699 | 376 | 66.0 |
| Warlingham West | Neighbourhood | 4,926 | 281 | 57.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Warlingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hillside Road” and “Supermarket” (40 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hillside Road | 40 |
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Meadway | 18 |
| On or near B269 | 17 |
| On or near Court Farm Road | 11 |
| On or near Spears Close | 11 |
| On or near The Green | 11 |
| On or near West View Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Edgeworth Close | 9 |
Of the 366 crimes in Warlingham with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 40.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Warlingham has an estimated population of 7,067 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Warlingham average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Warlingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Warlingham a safe place to live?
Warlingham recorded 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 940th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Warlingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 144 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Warlingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warlingham was up 3% on the year before: 430 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 418 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Warlingham?
About 7,067 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Warlingham?
Warlingham 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.