Crime Rate in Reigate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Reigate

The total recorded crimes in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead, UK in February 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Reigate crime rate of 3.25 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Reigate Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • The Cedars with total crimes: 3

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 February 2025 the Reigate has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 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.

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
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's12 15288 15260 15

Reigate 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 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.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202514
December 202416
November 202418
October 202412
September 202412
August 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 202422
March 20244

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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
March 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20246
April 20242
March 20245

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242

High Crime Locations Reigate in February 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. The Cedars (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Tunnel Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Rocky Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Fort Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Oakfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Reigate Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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