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Crime in Caterham

Caterham had 502 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 20 Tandridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% above the middle Tandridge area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

CR3, Tandridge · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Caterham

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76.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 20Tandridge rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common165 in 3 months

Month by month

154 Mar 175 Apr 216 May 167 Jun 178 Jul 157 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Caterham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16533%
anti-social behaviour10621%
public order6212%
criminal damage4810%
theft316%
vehicle crime286%
shoplifting265%
drugs112%

Caterham against Tandridge

TypeCaterham per 1,000Middle Tandridge areaChange
Violence25.119.2▼ 13%
Burglary1.51.7▼ 9%
Vehicle crime4.33.8▲ 8%
Anti-social behaviour16.114.9▲ 15%
Theft and robbery5.35.2▼ 37%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Godstone107.7▲ 4%
Caterham76.4▼ 8%
Caterham on the Hill75.1▼ 5%
Caterham Valley74.5▼ 10%
Old Coulsdon66.4▲ 4%
Warlingham66▼ 1%
Woldingham14.2–
See every Tandridge area ranked on the crime in Tandridge page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Caterham a safe area?

Caterham had about 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 20 Tandridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Caterham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (165), followed by anti-social behaviour (106) and public order (62).