Tandridge Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter
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Bulletin 21 October 8th – October 21st 2026
Dear Residents There have been a series of reports about illegal and nuisance use of e-bikes and e-scooters in Tandridge which has coincided with the launch of a new operation in Surrey. Officers from Surrey Police’s Roads Policing Unit, alongside borough-based Safer Neighbourhood Teams, will be out across the county stopping reckless, antisocial and illegal riders as part of our crackdown, Operation Scramble. E-bikes and e-scooters pose a significant threat to innocent motorists and pedestrians when used illegally or irresponsibly. Through the rollout of new patrols, we will use all the powers and tactics available to our highly trained officers to pursue offenders. From next month, this includes the power to destroy all illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized by officers. Chief Superintendent Graham Barnett, head of Surrey Police and Sussex Police’s operations and protective security command, said: “The illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters is a growing problem in Surrey, and we will tirelessly pursue riders who are causing fear and nuisance in our county.” The force has seized 136 e-bikes and e-scooters so far in 2026, up from 127 in total in 2025. Since October 2025, there have been two collisions leading to serious injury in the county involving e-scooters, and three road traffic accidents involving e-bikes. Chief Superintendent Barnett added: “From next month our policy is clear: all illegal e-bikes and e-scooters we seize will be sent for destruction. “I hope this provides direct reassurance to Surrey residents that we are listening to your concerns around illegal and reckless riding and taking decisive action.”
What the law says about electrically assisted pedal cycles and electric scooters: An electric bike: If an e-bike fails to meet any of these requirements it needs to be taxed and insured as either a motorcycle or a moped. It's not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters. This means it’s illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces, such as parks, street pavements, and shopping centres.
This activity is part of our wider commitment to addressing the issues that matter most to local people, and we will be regularly sharing updates on results, arrests, vehicle seizures and other positive outcomes. If you have concerns about nuisance riding in your area, please continue to report it to us, by completing this form. Your information helps us identify hotspots, deploy resources effectively and take action where it is needed most.
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.
There were 21 Arrests in the period October 5th 2026 to October 17th 2026 : Domestic Abuse / Violent Domestic Abuse 3 , Child at Risk 1 , Prescribed Limit Offence 2 ,Sexual Offence 1 , Alcohol Related 3 , Violent Crime Other 2 , Drunk/Drug in charge 2 , Violent Crime Public Place 2 , Public Order 1 , Crime Other 1, Drugs 1, Breach of Community Protection Order 1, Wanted 1 . On October 15th following a road traffic collision in Caterham one of the male drivers was arrested after refusing to undertake an alcohol and drug test and for driving without insurance.
The Tandridge Safer Neighbourhood Team were joined in Copthorne on October 20th by partners from the DVLA, DVSA, and the Environment Agency for a multi-agency operation aimed at tackling rogue traders, vehicle-related crime and offences involving vehicles used for commercial purposes.
Supported by joint Surrey and Sussex Police roads policing resources, officers conducted over 30 vehicle stops, with examinations and enforcement action where offences were identified. This led to several vehicle seizures, 1 arrest for drug driving and others being reported for a variety of offences.
The operation also provided an opportunity to reinforce the Fatal Four road safety messages, with officers taking proactive action against speeding, drink and drug driving, seatbelt offences and mobile phone use behind the wheel. By working together, agencies continue to improve road safety, disrupt criminality and protect our communities.
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.
LINGFIELD, DORMANSLAND AND DORMANS PARK
Burglary Residential including Sheds and Garages Osmunda Bank, Dormans Park. Around 04.50 a lock was broken on an outbuilding but nothing was stolen. This incident is linked to a number of incidents between 01.00 and 04.50 in Dormans Park where a male was seen trying car doors and looking through cupboards in a car port. He was described as a white male wearing a baseball cap, black North Face coat with denim jeans and white trainers and a bum bag. He had a face covering and gloves (PR45260127129).
Vehicle Crime Newchapel Road, Lingfield. Between October 9yh and 12th index plates EA63OWW were stolen from a car (PR45260124273).
Racecourse Road, Dormansland – Theft. Between 05.00 October 17th and 10.00 October 18th index plates OX23HKK were stolen from a car (PR45260127914).
BLETCHINGLEY, GODSTONE AND SOUTH NUTFIELD
No reports
OXTED AND HURST GREEN
Criminal Damage Nunappleton Way, Hurst Green. Around 22.30 October 18th an air gun or catapult pellet was fired at the window of a house resulting in a hole in the outside layer of double glazing and multiple cracks across the pane (PR45260127538).
Vehicle Crime Barrow Green Road, Oxted – Criminal Damage. Between October 19th and 21st the rear window of a car was smashed (PR45260128754).
CATERHAM
Vehicle Crime Gibson Way, Caterham – Criminal Damage. Between 19.30 October 10th and 18.00 October 11th a windscreen wiper blade was snapped off a vehicle (PR45260124213).
Everard Lane, Caterham – Theft. Between 02.00 and 16.55 October 20th a blue Yamaha 125 WRX index LM10NLK was stolen (PR45260128174).
WARLINGHAM AND WOLDINGHAM
Burglary Residential including Sheds and Garages
Landscape Road, Warlingham .Between October 3rd and 10th the ground floor bedroom window of an apartment was smashed and an untidy search resulted in a quantity of jewellery being stolen (PR45260123586).
Lunghurst Road, Woldingham. Between 16.45 October 9th and 23.00 October 11th a house was entered through a ground floor window. An untidy search took place and sound bars and jewellery were stolen. The suspects left via an upstairs balcony door (PR45260124304).
Vehicle Crime Elm Road, Willingham – Theft. Around 13.40 October 9th a white Mercedes Sprinter 315 Progressive was stolen after the driver left it with the keys in the ignition whilst making a delivery. Two suspects described as white males wearing masts were involved and were in a white BMW on index plates stolen from a car in Croydon (PR45260123501).
Church Road, Warlingham – Theft. Between 17.15 and 22.56 October 19th index plates LD17RSV were stolen from a car (PR45260127528).
Beulah Walk, Woldingham – Keyless Theft. Around 01.40 October 12th two people approached silver Range Rover Evoque index HA18EMS, got into it and drove off (PR45260124267).
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 Webchat on the right hand side of the Surrey Police homepage at https:/surrey.police.uk Online https://www.surrey.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ Calling us on 101
Any recipient of Neighbourhood Alert is free to copy our Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter to any other interested party who can also register to receive the bulletin at: https://neighbourhoodalert.co.uk You can read past editions on the Tandridge Neighbourhood Watch website www.tandridgenhw.org if you click on the tab headed Police Tandridge Beat Facebook Page Just a gentle reminder that our Safer Neighbourhood Team mail box, Facebook and X account are not monitored 24/7. To report incidents please call 101 or in an emergency 999.
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