Total Crime Rate
32.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Clare Cottages area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Bletchingley & Nutfield , and the 75th lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Tandridge .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Clare Cottages (RH1 4RE) in the last 12 months was 32.6 per 1,000 residents and was 45.6% lower than the Bletchingley & Nutfield average (59.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clare Cottages (RH1 4RE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Barfields, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Little Common Lane (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bletchingley & Nutfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Barfields | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Overdale | Under investigation |
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