Crime Rate in Tattenham Corner & Preston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tattenham Corner & Preston

The total recorded crimes in Tattenham Corner & Preston, Reigate and Banstead, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tattenham Corner & Preston crime rate of 1.94 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Tattenham Corner & Preston, encompassing approximately 23,702 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-46.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Tattenham Corner & Preston Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Merland Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Long Walk with total crimes: 4

How safe is Tattenham Corner & Preston?

To understand the safety of Tattenham Corner & Preston, we need to analyze Tattenham Corner & Preston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Reigate and Banstead:

    • In 2024, Tattenham Corner & Preston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 829 crimes compared to 848.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Tattenham Corner & Preston recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

    • In 2023, Tattenham Corner & Preston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 717 crimes compared to 709. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Reigate and Banstead, Tattenham Corner & Preston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Tattenham Corner & Preston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tattenham Corner & Preston has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 11th out of 14 in the Reigate and Banstead, UK

In 2024, the total Tattenham Corner & Preston crimes were 829. The crime rate of Tattenham Corner & Preston in 2024 was 34.98 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tattenham Corner & Preston were around 717 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.25 (year) or 2.52 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tattenham Corner & Preston)CrimesRank (Tattenham Corner & Preston)CrimesRank (Tattenham Corner & Preston)
Horley East & Salfords117 11,365 11,078 1
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne107 21,082 51,048 2
Earlswood & Whitebushes92 51,174 21,026 3
Redhill East87 61,140 3900 5
Redhill West & Wray Common96 31,113 4912 4
Horley Central & South93 41,032 7718 7
Reigate85 7876 8786 6
Banstead Village62 91,062 6632 9
Horley West & Sidlow73 8682 10594 10
South Park & Woodhatch50 10580 12580 11
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton41 12620 11515 12
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne38 13481 13469 13
Nork25 15399 14393 14
Meadvale & St John's28 14288 15260 15

Tattenham Corner & Preston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202532
March 202538
February 202523
January 202532
December 202418
November 202435
October 202428
September 202434
August 202424
July 202422

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 202412
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410
July 20244

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 202418
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 202411
July 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20249
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Tattenham Corner & Preston in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Tattenham Corner & Preston postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Merland Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Long Walk (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Broadfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Hawes Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. St Leonards Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Chetwode Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Preston Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Homefield Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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