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 July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meadvale & St John's crime rate of 1.97 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) 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: 6
  • Yeats Close with total crimes: 4
  • Mulberry Close 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 July 2025 the Meadvale & St John's has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meadvale & St John's)CrimesRank (Meadvale & St John's)CrimesRank (Meadvale & St John's)
Horley East & Salfords124 11,365 11,078 1
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne97 31,082 51,048 2
Earlswood & Whitebushes97 41,174 21,026 3
Redhill West & Wray Common114 21,113 4912 4
Redhill East74 61,140 3900 5
Reigate84 5876 8786 6
Banstead Village71 81,062 6632 9
Horley Central & South72 71,032 7718 7
Tattenham Corner & Preston56 10829 9717 8
Horley West & Sidlow65 9682 10594 10
South Park & Woodhatch49 11580 12580 11
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton46 13620 11515 12
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne49 12481 13469 13
Nork42 14399 14393 14

Meadvale & St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 20258
May 202514
April 202517
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
March 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

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

1. Somerset Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Yeats Close (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Greystones Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Arbutus Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
6. B2034 (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Blackborough Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Linkfield Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fountain Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
10. The Tannery (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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