Crime Rate in Meadvale & St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meadvale & St John's

The total recorded crimes in Meadvale & St John's, Reigate and Banstead, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meadvale & St John's crime rate of 1.34 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 Meadvale & St John's, encompassing approximately 20,849 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Meadvale & St John's Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Somerset Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Oakdene Road with total crimes: 3
  • Howard Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Meadvale & St John's?

To understand the safety of Meadvale & St John's, we need to analyze Meadvale & St John's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Reigate and Banstead:

    • In 2024, Meadvale & St John's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 288 crimes compared to 848.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Meadvale & St John's recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

    • In 2023, Meadvale & St John's had fewer crimes than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 260 crimes compared to 709. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Meadvale & St John's recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Reigate and Banstead, Meadvale & St John's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Meadvale & St John's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Meadvale & St John's has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 1.34 ranking 14th out of 14 in the Reigate and Banstead, UK

In 2024, the total Meadvale & St John's crimes were 288. The crime rate of Meadvale & St John's in 2024 was 13.81 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Meadvale & St John's were around 260 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.47 (year) or 1.04 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meadvale & St John's)CrimesRank (Meadvale & St John's)CrimesRank (Meadvale & St John's)
Horley East & Salfords117 11,365 11,078 1
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne107 21,082 51,048 2
Earlswood & Whitebushes92 51,174 21,026 3
Redhill East87 61,140 3900 5
Redhill West & Wray Common96 31,113 4912 4
Horley Central & South93 41,032 7718 7
Reigate85 7876 8786 6
Banstead Village62 91,062 6632 9
Tattenham Corner & Preston46 11829 9717 8
Horley West & Sidlow73 8682 10594 10
South Park & Woodhatch50 10580 12580 11
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton41 12620 11515 12
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne38 13481 13469 13
Nork25 15399 14393 14

Meadvale & St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Meadvale & St John's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Meadvale & St John's postcode area is presented below.

1. Somerset Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Oakdene Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Howard Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Somerset Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Clarence Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Chase (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Hatchlands Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Charman Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Ranelagh Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Lesbourne Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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