Caterham, Surrey: crime and schools at a glance
620 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Caterham in the 12 months to August 2026, about 52 a month. That puts it 34th of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 85% above the median town. The most recent months were 5% higher than the months before.
| Measure | Caterham |
|---|---|
| Recorded crimes, last 12 months | 620 |
| Average per month | 52 |
| Rank (1 = lowest crime of 49 Surrey towns) | 34 |
| State primary schools within 1 mile | 5 |
| State secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 |
| Independent schools within 2 miles | 6 |
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Schools
Caterham has 5 state primary schools within 1 mile and 3 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery (0.6 mi). The nearest state secondary is de Stafford School (0.8 mi).
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Caterham?
620 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Caterham in the 12 months to August 2026, about 52 a month. That puts it 34th of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 85% above the median town. The most recent months were 5% higher than the months before.
What are the most common crimes in Caterham?
The most common recorded categories within 600 m of the centre are violent crime (29%), public order (16%), shoplifting (16%).
Are there good schools near Caterham?
Caterham has 5 state primary schools within 1 mile and 3 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery (0.6 mi). The nearest state secondary is de Stafford School (0.8 mi). School quality is not rated here: check Ofsted and the school’s own information before deciding.
Nearby towns
- Warlingham – 8th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Godstone – 10th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Merstham – 28th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Oxted – 23rd of 49 for lowest recorded crime
Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.