Crime Rate in Reigate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Reigate

The total recorded crimes in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead, UK in March 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Reigate crime rate of 4.18 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, encompassing approximately 15,060 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Reigate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • High Street with total crimes: 8
  • Tunnel Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Reigate?

To understand the safety of Reigate, we need to analyze Reigate crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Reigate and Banstead:

    • In 2024, Reigate reported a higher crime volume than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 876 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Reigate experienced a greater number of crimes than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 786 crimes compared to 709. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Reigate witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Reigate and Banstead, Reigate has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Reigate Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Reigate has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 4.18 ranking 9th out of 14 in the Reigate and Banstead, UK

In 2024, the total Reigate crimes were 876. The crime rate of Reigate in 2024 was 58.16 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Reigate were around 786 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.19 (year) or 4.35 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)
Horley East & Salfords106 21,365 11,078 1
Earlswood & Whitebushes121 11,174 21,026 3
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne100 31,082 51,048 2
Redhill East89 51,140 3900 5
Redhill West & Wray Common90 41,113 4912 4
Banstead Village69 81,062 6632 9
Horley Central & South79 61,032 7718 7
Tattenham Corner & Preston72 7829 9717 8
Horley West & Sidlow51 10682 10594 10
South Park & Woodhatch40 12580 12580 11
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton39 13620 11515 12
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne50 11481 13469 13
Nork26 14399 14393 14
Meadvale & St John's16 15288 15260 15

Reigate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 202410
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202513
January 202517
December 202421
November 202416
October 202416
September 202428
August 202420
July 202426
June 202450
May 202419
April 202419

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 20247
August 202417
July 20249
June 202428
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202513
January 202514
December 202416
November 202418
October 202412
September 202412
August 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 202422

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Reigate in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Reigate postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
2. High Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Tunnel Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rocky Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fort Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Deerings Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Reigate Hill Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Slipshoe Street (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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