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 February 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meadvale & St John's crime rate of 0.58 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Meadvale & St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatchlands Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cockshot Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hatchlands Road with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Meadvale & St John's has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 0.58 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)
Horley East & Salfords82 11,365 11,078 1
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne66 51,082 51,048 2
Earlswood & Whitebushes67 41,174 21,026 3
Redhill West & Wray Common77 21,113 4912 4
Redhill East71 31,140 3900 5
Reigate49 9876 8786 6
Banstead Village56 71,062 6632 9
Horley Central & South62 61,032 7718 7
Tattenham Corner & Preston55 8829 9717 8
Horley West & Sidlow38 12682 10594 10
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne41 10481 13469 13
South Park & Woodhatch32 13580 12580 11
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton39 11620 11515 12
Nork26 14399 14393 14

Meadvale & St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 202418
May 202412
April 202412
March 202411

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202418
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 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
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

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

1. Hatchlands Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Cockshot Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hatchlands Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ranelagh Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oakhill Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Warenne Heights (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Furzefield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Whitepost Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oakdene Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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