Oxted, Surrey: crime and schools at a glance
312 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Oxted in the 12 months to August 2026, about 26 a month. That puts it 23rd of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 7% below the median town. The most recent months were 64% higher than the months before.
| Measure | Oxted |
|---|---|
| Recorded crimes, last 12 months | 312 |
| Average per month | 26 |
| Rank (1 = lowest crime of 49 Surrey towns) | 23 |
| State primary schools within 1 mile | 1 |
| State secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 |
| Independent schools within 2 miles | 1 |
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Schools
Oxted has 1 state primary school within 1 mile and 1 state secondary school within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.5 mi). The nearest state secondary is Oxted School (0.2 mi).
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Oxted?
312 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Oxted in the 12 months to August 2026, about 26 a month. That puts it 23rd of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 7% below the median town. The most recent months were 64% higher than the months before.
What are the most common crimes in Oxted?
The most common recorded categories within 600 m of the centre are shoplifting (31%), violent crime (23%), anti-social behaviour (12%).
Are there good schools near Oxted?
Oxted has 1 state primary school within 1 mile and 1 state secondary school within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.5 mi). The nearest state secondary is Oxted School (0.2 mi). School quality is not rated here: check Ofsted and the school’s own information before deciding.
Nearby towns
- Godstone – 10th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Caterham – 34th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Warlingham – 8th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Lingfield – 17th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.