Crime in Caterham, Surrey
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.
Recorded crimes by month
Busiest month: May 2026 (70). Quietest month: October 2025 (38).
What kinds of crime
| Category | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 181 | 29% |
| Public order | 98 | 16% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 14% |
| Other theft | 43 | 7% |
| Criminal damage arson | 38 | 6% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 4% |
| Drugs | 13 | 2% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0% |
How to read this
Police.uk records the approximate location of each crime, and the count here covers a square about 1200 m across centred on the town. A busy high street records more crime than a quiet residential road, so a street-by-street check matters more than the town figure.
Check an exact address in Caterham
← Caterham overview · Safest towns in Surrey
Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.