Crime in Warlingham: statistics, rates and trends
424 crimes were recorded in Warlingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Warlingham
- Questions about crime in Warlingham
- About this data
424 crimes were recorded in Warlingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 141 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Warlingham has the 966th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Warlingham | Tandridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 424 | 6,233 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.0 | 68.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,067 | 90,586 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Warlingham was highest in the year to July 2018 (597 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (391). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 424 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 432 | 61.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 391 | 55.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 465 | 65.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 533 | 75.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 596 | 84.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 552 | 78.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 579 | 81.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 597 | 84.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Warlingham 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 (+95%) and violence and sexual offences (+18%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-53%) and anti-social behaviour (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 20.0 | 0.58 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 9.2 | 0.60 | -16% |
| Other theft | 41 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +95% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 5.8 | 1.18 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 5.7 | 0.83 | +8% |
| Burglary | 31 | 4.4 | 1.24 | -11% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.0 | 0.60 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.0 | 0.24 | -53% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -40% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 0.34 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.31 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Warlingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Warlingham recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Warlingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Warlingham recorded 65 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 down 16% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Warlingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Warlingham recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Warlingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Warlingham recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Warlingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Warlingham recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Warlingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Warlingham recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Warlingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Warlingham recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Warlingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Warlingham recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Warlingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Warlingham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Warlingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Warlingham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Warlingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Warlingham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Warlingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Warlingham recorded 3 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Warlingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Warlingham recorded 3 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Warlingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Warlingham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warlingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham | 1,841 | 79.7 | +33% |
| Croydon | 42,277 | 104.2 | +74% |
| Oxted | 753 | 57.8 | -4% |
| South Merstham | 967 | 91.1 | +52% |
| Banstead | 520 | 62.9 | +5% |
| Sutton (Sutton) | 16,629 | 77.8 | +30% |
| Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) | 2,975 | 88.2 | +47% |
| Bromley | 28,632 | 88.0 | +47% |
2 areas within Warlingham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Warlingham East & Chelsham & Farleigh had the highest rate (66.3 per 1,000) and Warlingham West the lowest (55.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warlingham East & Chelsham & Farleigh | Neighbourhood | 5,699 | 378 | 66.3 |
| Warlingham West | Neighbourhood | 4,926 | 273 | 55.4 |
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 Warlingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Hillside Road | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near B269 | 18 |
| On or near Meadway | 14 |
| On or near West View Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Spears Close | 12 |
| On or near The Green | 11 |
| On or near Court Farm Road | 10 |
| On or near Station Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Warlingham 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 | 140 | 33.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 125 | 29.5% |
| Not recorded | 65 | 15.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 12.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Warlingham has an estimated population of 7,067. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Warlingham sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Warlingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Warlingham a safe place to live?
Warlingham recorded 60.0 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 Warlingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Warlingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warlingham was down 2% on the year before: 424 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 432 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Warlingham?
Warlingham 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 Warlingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.