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Tandridge Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter |
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Bulletin 7 March 28th – April 8th 2026
Dear Residents
With nineteen years of operational and leadership experience across the organisation, I’m pleased to introduce myself as the new Borough Commander for Tandridge. Throughout my career, I’ve been committed to delivering high‑quality service, building strong partnerships, and supporting teams to perform at their best. I am excited to be taking on this role, and I would like to take the opportunity to thank Inspector Whatley for all her hard work over the years as the previous Borough Commander and wish her all the best in her new role. I’m looking forward to working closely with our staff, partners, and local communities as we continue to deliver effective, professional, and compassionate policing across the Borough Inspector Rob Staplehurst
Tandridge Borough Commander
CRIME REPORTS IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
Our Response Team and Safer Neighbourhood Team deal with a variety of incidents. Here are a few they dealt with since the last Bulletin.
A prolific shoplifter who targeted shops across East Surrey has been sentenced and handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Scott Matthews, 49 (DOB: 20/09/1976), from Sutton, is a prolific thief who targeted shops in Caterham and Reigate between August and October last year.
In January, Matthews pleaded guilty to one count of theft.
At Croydon Crown Court on Wednesday, 18th March, he was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for two years.
Matthews was also given a CBO which prohibits him from entering Caterham or Reigate under any circumstances.
The order is in effect until 18th March 2028. Breaches of a CBO can lead to a term in prison or a fine.
PC Kev Stimson from our Tandridge Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “Matthews is a persistent offender whose actions have caused a lot of distress to businesses, their staff and members of the public in our community. I hope this outcome and the CBO shows that this behaviour will not be tolerated.
"Swift reporting and collaboration remain key to tackling this type of offending so if you witness an incident of shoplifting, please tell us as soon as possible."
There were 32 Arrests in the period March 23rd 2026 to April 5th 2026 : Domestic Abuse / Violent Domestic Abuse 13, Violent Crime Other 1 , Prescribed Limit 2, Theft 1, Alcohol Related 1, Violent Crime Public Place 4, Drunk/Drug in charge 1, Child at Risk 4, Assault on Police 1, Conspiracy to Commit Theft 2, Crime Other 1, Drug Related 1.
Following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Whyteleafe on April 2nd the male driver was arrested after failing a roadside breath test.
In Whyteleafe on April 7th a male driver was arrested and subsequently charged after failing a roadside breath test and a further test in custody.
If your area is NOT referred to below it is because we have not been informed of the crime or it has not been affected by reported crime in the categories below. Feedback from you will help to achieve the most appropriate circulation of information.
DORMANSLAND
Burglary Residential including Sheds and Garages
New Farthingdale, Dormansland. Between 00.01 and 0804 April 8th the padlocks were cut off a shed and a nail gun, topping chain saw and a bar chain were stolen (PR45260040057).
SOUTH NUTFIELD AND SOUTH GODSTONE
Vehicle Crime Easter Way, South Godstone – Keyless Theft. Between 21.30 and 22.30 March 28th a tipper truck was stolen but it had a Tracker fitted and was recovered in South Nutfield (PR45260035377).
OXTED AND HURST GREEN Vehicle Crime Bluehouse Lane, Oxted – Theft. Overnight March 31st to April 1st the rear boot opening/light/rear camera module was stolen from a VW iD5 car (PR45260037543). Pollards Oak Road, Hurst Green – Keyless Theft. Around 22.16 April 6th a grey Nissan Duke index BA19HUP was stolen from a driveway. The victim ran out of the house and saw a male wearing a balaclava and dark clothing and believed he was shot at by a catapult (PR45260039550).
WHYTELEAFE Vehicle Crime Maple Close, Whyteleafe –Keyless Theft. Between 10.00 and 21.00 April 8th a grey BMW X5 index LO17EPE was stolen (PR45260040415).
WARLINGHAM, TATSFIELD Theft Limpsfield Road, Warlingham. Around00.25 March 27th three individuals came on to a farm broke into a container and stole a Honda Suzuki King Quad Bike (PR45260035291). Farleigh Court Road, Warlingham. Overnight March 28th to 29th a red Suzuki King Quad 750 was stolen from a workshop (PR45260036112). Criminal Damage Chestnut Avenue, Tatsfield. Between 15.00 and 23.59 March 29th for the second time in a week a motorbike was driven over the greens of Park Wood Golf Club causing damage (PR45260036485). Westmore Green, Tatsfield. Overnight April 3rd to 4th a bronze statue of a boy and girl playing leapfrog, that was situated near the Tatsfield Village pond was damaged after the head of the boy was completely broken off (PR45260038658).
Vehicle Crime Harrow Road, Warlingham – Theft. Overnight March 31st to April 1st index plates GD64TUJ were stolen from a van (PR45260037705).
Hillbury Close, Warlingham – Theft. Around 11.00 April 1st a circular saw, wallet and £600 of cash were stolen from a van by three suspects who were in VW Golf on cloned index plates (PR45260037708).
SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM CONTACTS
BOROUGH COMMANDER
INSPECTOR ROB STAPLEHURST 4862
NORTH TANDRIDGE
PS 3939 WAYNE STEPHENS PC 40300 KEVIN STIMSON
CATERHAM VALLEY, CATERHAM HILL, CHALDON, WHYTELEAFE, WARLINGHAM, WOLDINGHAM, TATSFIELD & TITSEY
PC 40026 CHRIS WHEELER PCSO 19007 GEORGIA KIDD
MID TANDRIDGE PS 2794 DAN KITE
OXTED, HURST GREEN, LIMPSFIELD & CROWHURST
PC 42070 SABRINA BOSINI PCSO 17372 LISA COBBY PCSO 19009 GEORGIA RUTHNUM
GODSTONE, SOUTH GODSTONE, BLINDLEY HEATH, NUTFIELD, SOUTH NUTFIELD & BLETCHINGLEY
PC 2798 GLENN NICOLAS PCSO 17372 LISA COBBY PCSO 19009 GEORGIA RUTHNUM
SOUTH TANDRIDGE
PS 2794 DAN KITE
LINGFIELD, DORMANSLAND AND FELBRIDGE
PC 40292 LEE NEWMAN PCSO 12437 CONRAD CHEESEMAN
SMALLFIELD, BURSTOW, OUTWOOD, HORNE
PC 40708 DAN PARSONS PCSO 12437 CONRAD CHEESEMAN
COVERING ALL TANDRIDGE AREAS
PC 42143 SOPHIE JACKS
RURAL OFFICER – PCSO 12670 CLAIRE OWEN
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT OFFICER – PC 41040 MOLLY WRIGHT PC 41584 STEPH DE SOUSA
OFFICE MANAGERS – 15645 MOIRA 13690 AMY ORD
TANDRIDGE SNT OFFICE CONTACT 101 OR Tandridge@surrey.police.uk
If you have to contact us about a non urgent matter or to provide information on non-urgent suspicious matters or unusual behaviour you have observed which may be useful intelligence for us at a future date please email Tandridge Safer Neighbourhood Team: tandridge@surrey.police.uk
We have a portal for circumstances where no crime has been reported, but the suspicious behaviour could potentially be related to a burglary, theft of a vehicle, or catalytic converter, for example. We have a different unique link we provide to victims and witnesses when a burglary has occurred. To find out more about the portal and submit your footage visit this link: https://surrey.police.uk/suspiciousactivityportal
How to contact us with information when we issue Witness Appeals or Appeals for information
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