Crime Rate in Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Valley

The total recorded crimes in Valley, Tandridge, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valley crime rate of 0.47 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 Valley, encompassing approximately 80,456 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Drugs: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Road with total crimes: 5
  • Old School Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Station Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Valley?

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

  • Relative to Tandridge:

    • In 2024, Valley reported a higher crime volume than the Tandridge average, with 449 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Valley witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tandridge average, with 351 crimes compared to 297. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Valley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tandridge, Valley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Valley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Valley has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 2.76 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Tandridge, UK

In 2024, the total Valley crimes were 449. The crime rate of Valley in 2024 was 17.00 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Tandridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Valley were around 351 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.47 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Tandridge.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tandridge)CrimesRank (Tandridge)CrimesRank (Tandridge)
Oxted North and Tandridge57 2479 3504 1
Godstone58 1624 1458 2
Whyteleafe38 6492 2271 13
Bletchingley and Nutfield39 5442 7449 3
Burstow, Horne and Outwood56 3473 4401 4
Harestone42 4359 10278 11
Westway30 10380 9400 5
Felbridge13 16140 17382 6
Warlingham East and Chelsham and Farleigh35 8448 6372 7
Oxted South24 14399 8335 9
Dormansland and Felcourt33 9321 12248 15
Queens Park26 13344 11311 10
Lingfield and Crowhurst26 11268 13262 14
Tatsfield and Titsey19 15243 14276 12
Warlingham West26 12133 18156 18
Limpsfield9 18216 15167 17
Portley11 17189 16184 16
Woldingham6 2076 1982 19
Chaldon6 1955 2059 20

Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Drugs were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 202512
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 202429
November 202416
October 202419
September 20244
August 202416
July 202413
June 202430
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Valley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Valley postcode area is presented below.

1. Mount Pleasant Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Old School Gardens (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Colin Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Caterham (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
8. Stafford Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Milner Approach (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Crane Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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