The total recorded crimes in Reigate and Banstead, UK in May 2025 are around 1,040 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Reigate and Banstead crime rate of 6.89 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Reigate and Banstead, encompassing approximately 150,846 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Reigate and Banstead, we need to analyze Reigate and Banstead crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to the UK:
Reigate and Banstead has recorded 12,723 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 84.34 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 192 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.
Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,628 crimes with a crime rate of 70.46, ranking it 239 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.
Relative to Surrey:
In 2024, Reigate and Banstead reported a higher crime volume than the Surrey average, with 12,723 crimes compared to 8,696. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Reigate and Banstead recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.
In 2023, Reigate and Banstead experienced a greater number of crimes than the Surrey average, with 10,628 crimes compared to 7,815. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Reigate and Banstead recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Based on the available data, Reigate and Banstead is considered safer compared to the national averages.
Compared to other cities in Surrey, Reigate and Banstead has a higher crime rate in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Horley East & Salfords (117 crimes), and the safest, Nork (25 crimes), is 92 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Reigate and Banstead.
Similarly, the area of Horley Central (114 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Nork (13 crimes), with a difference of 101 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Reigate and Banstead.
Horley East & Salfords | 117 |
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 107 |
Redhill West & Wray Common | 96 |
Horley Central & South | 93 |
Earlswood & Whitebushes | 92 |
Horley Central | 114 |
Redhill East | 109 |
Redhill West | 98 |
Salfords & Woodhatch | 88 |
Merstham | 77 |
Horley East | 29 |
Kingswood | 26 |
Tadworth & Walton | 24 |
Tattenham North | 21 |
Nork | 13 |
In May 2025 the Reigate and Banstead has recorded 1,040 crimes with crime rate of 6.89 ranking 212th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.
In 2024, the total Reigate and Banstead crimes were 12,723. The crime rate of Reigate and Banstead in 2024 was 84.34 (year) or 7.03 (month) ranking it 192 danzarous in the UK. Reigate and Banstead ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.
In 2023, the total crimes in Reigate and Banstead were around 10,628 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.46 (year) or 5.87 (month) ranking 239 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Surrey, Reigate and Banstead ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Reigate and Banstead
City | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
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Crimes | Rank (Surrey) | Crimes | Rank (Surrey) | Crimes | Rank (Surrey) | |
Waverley | 621 | 12 | 6,914 | 11 | 6,861 | 11 |
Surrey Heath | 579 | 11 | 6,414 | 8 | 5,722 | 10 |
Elmbridge | 779 | 3 | 9,089 | 10 | 9,026 | 8 |
Mole Valley | 571 | 10 | 5,953 | 9 | 5,649 | 9 |
Epsom and Ewell | 531 | 8 | 6,933 | 4 | 5,467 | 7 |
Tandridge | 552 | 7 | 6,530 | 7 | 5,946 | 6 |
Woking | 710 | 5 | 8,347 | 6 | 7,857 | 4 |
Runnymede | 713 | 4 | 7,895 | 3 | 7,187 | 3 |
Guildford | 1,203 | 2 | 14,049 | 2 | 12,534 | 2 |
Spelthorne | 906 | 1 | 10,809 | 1 | 9,089 | 1 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (411 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (178 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (332 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (144 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (412 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (118 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 319 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 97 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (292 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (83 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 381 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 104 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (346 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (125 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (365 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (142 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (316 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (135 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (388 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (172 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 410 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 152 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (716 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (358 cases).
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
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A total of 1006 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 206 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 77 |
April 2025 | 88 |
March 2025 | 93 |
February 2025 | 43 |
January 2025 | 71 |
December 2024 | 39 |
November 2024 | 87 |
October 2024 | 73 |
September 2024 | 74 |
August 2024 | 77 |
July 2024 | 78 |
June 2024 | 206 |
A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 6 |
April 2025 | 2 |
March 2025 | 6 |
February 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 2 |
December 2024 | 2 |
November 2024 | 3 |
October 2024 | 7 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 6 |
July 2024 | 5 |
June 2024 | 12 |
A total of 600 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 146 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 40 |
April 2025 | 41 |
March 2025 | 58 |
February 2025 | 30 |
January 2025 | 35 |
December 2024 | 51 |
November 2024 | 50 |
October 2024 | 48 |
September 2024 | 30 |
August 2024 | 35 |
July 2024 | 36 |
June 2024 | 146 |
A total of 1202 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 224 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 100 |
April 2025 | 94 |
March 2025 | 77 |
February 2025 | 74 |
January 2025 | 64 |
December 2024 | 86 |
November 2024 | 105 |
October 2024 | 90 |
September 2024 | 92 |
August 2024 | 107 |
July 2024 | 89 |
June 2024 | 224 |
A total of 127 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 11 |
April 2025 | 6 |
March 2025 | 14 |
February 2025 | 7 |
January 2025 | 12 |
December 2024 | 8 |
November 2024 | 12 |
October 2024 | 13 |
September 2024 | 6 |
August 2024 | 14 |
July 2024 | 4 |
June 2024 | 20 |
A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 4 |
April 2025 | 7 |
March 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 3 |
December 2024 | 3 |
November 2024 | 10 |
October 2024 | 6 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 4 |
July 2024 | 4 |
June 2024 | 16 |
A total of 449 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 66 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 25 |
April 2025 | 23 |
March 2025 | 42 |
February 2025 | 35 |
January 2025 | 36 |
December 2024 | 22 |
November 2024 | 50 |
October 2024 | 38 |
September 2024 | 34 |
August 2024 | 45 |
July 2024 | 33 |
June 2024 | 66 |
A total of 721 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 118 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 69 |
April 2025 | 51 |
March 2025 | 48 |
February 2025 | 47 |
January 2025 | 53 |
December 2024 | 60 |
November 2024 | 61 |
October 2024 | 63 |
September 2024 | 43 |
August 2024 | 57 |
July 2024 | 51 |
June 2024 | 118 |
A total of 383 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 70 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 22 |
April 2025 | 30 |
March 2025 | 29 |
February 2025 | 25 |
January 2025 | 29 |
December 2024 | 40 |
November 2024 | 30 |
October 2024 | 32 |
September 2024 | 21 |
August 2024 | 30 |
July 2024 | 25 |
June 2024 | 70 |
A total of 1808 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 150.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 358 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 178 |
April 2025 | 144 |
March 2025 | 118 |
February 2025 | 97 |
January 2025 | 83 |
December 2024 | 104 |
November 2024 | 125 |
October 2024 | 142 |
September 2024 | 135 |
August 2024 | 172 |
July 2024 | 152 |
June 2024 | 358 |
A total of 407 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 78 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 22 |
April 2025 | 30 |
March 2025 | 46 |
February 2025 | 24 |
January 2025 | 23 |
December 2024 | 33 |
November 2024 | 28 |
October 2024 | 34 |
September 2024 | 24 |
August 2024 | 42 |
July 2024 | 23 |
June 2024 | 78 |
A total of 4688 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 390.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 716 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 411 |
April 2025 | 332 |
March 2025 | 412 |
February 2025 | 319 |
January 2025 | 292 |
December 2024 | 381 |
November 2024 | 346 |
October 2024 | 365 |
September 2024 | 316 |
August 2024 | 388 |
July 2024 | 410 |
June 2024 | 716 |
A total of 899 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 142 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 67 |
April 2025 | 53 |
March 2025 | 65 |
February 2025 | 63 |
January 2025 | 79 |
December 2024 | 72 |
November 2024 | 85 |
October 2024 | 73 |
September 2024 | 83 |
August 2024 | 51 |
July 2024 | 66 |
June 2024 | 142 |
A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 8 |
April 2025 | 4 |
March 2025 | 2 |
February 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 2 |
November 2024 | 4 |
October 2024 | 12 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 6 |
July 2024 | 6 |
June 2024 | 16 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Reigate and Banstead postcode area is presented below.
Total | 39 |
Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
Public order | 12 |
Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
Total | 18 |
Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
Public order | 3 |
Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Theft from the person | 1 |
Drugs | 1 |
Total | 18 |
Public order | 9 |
Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
Other theft | 2 |
Total | 13 |
Other crime | 6 |
Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
Public order | 2 |
Total | 12 |
Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Total | 11 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Public order | 2 |
Shoplifting | 1 |
Burglary | 1 |
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