Crime Rate in Reigate and Banstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Reigate and Banstead

The total recorded crimes in Reigate and Banstead, UK in May 2025 are around 1,040 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Reigate and Banstead crime rate of 6.89 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 and Banstead, encompassing approximately 150,846 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (411) incidents (23.80% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (178) incidents (23.61% increase)
  • Public order: (100) incidents (6.38% increase)
Reigate and Banstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Lodge Gardens with total crimes: 39
  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Benhams Drive with total crimes: 18

Reigate and Banstead Police Info:

Surrey Police

How safe is Reigate and Banstead?

To understand the safety of Reigate and Banstead, we need to analyze Reigate and Banstead crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Reigate and Banstead has recorded 12,723 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 84.34 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 192 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,628 crimes with a crime rate of 70.46, ranking it 239 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Surrey:

    • In 2024, Reigate and Banstead reported a higher crime volume than the Surrey average, with 12,723 crimes compared to 8,696. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Reigate and Banstead recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Reigate and Banstead experienced a greater number of crimes than the Surrey average, with 10,628 crimes compared to 7,815. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Reigate and Banstead recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Reigate and Banstead is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Surrey, Reigate and Banstead has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Reigate and Banstead Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Horley East & Salfords (117 crimes), and the safest, Nork (25 crimes), is 92 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Reigate and Banstead.

Similarly, the area of Horley Central (114 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Nork (13 crimes), with a difference of 101 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Reigate and Banstead.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Horley East & Salfords117
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne107
Redhill West & Wray Common96
Horley Central & South93
Earlswood & Whitebushes92

Safest Wards:

Tattenham Corner & Preston46
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton41
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne38
Meadvale & St John's28
Nork25

Most Dangerous Areas:

Horley Central114
Redhill East109
Redhill West98
Salfords & Woodhatch88
Merstham77

Safest Areas:

Horley East29
Kingswood26
Tadworth & Walton24
Tattenham North21
Nork13

Reigate and Banstead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Reigate and Banstead has recorded 1,040 crimes with crime rate of 6.89 ranking 212th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2024, the total Reigate and Banstead crimes were 12,723. The crime rate of Reigate and Banstead in 2024 was 84.34 (year) or 7.03 (month) ranking it 192 danzarous in the UK. Reigate and Banstead ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Reigate and Banstead were around 10,628 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.46 (year) or 5.87 (month) ranking 239 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Surrey, Reigate and Banstead ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Reigate and Banstead

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley621 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath579 116,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge779 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley571 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell531 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge552 76,530 75,946 6
Woking710 58,347 67,857 4
Runnymede713 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,203 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne906 110,809 19,089 1

Reigate and Banstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (411 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (178 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (332 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (144 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (412 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (118 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 319 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 97 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (292 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (83 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 381 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 104 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (346 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (125 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (365 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (142 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (316 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (135 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (388 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (172 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 410 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 152 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (716 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (358 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 899 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202553
March 202565
February 202563
January 202579
December 202472
November 202485
October 202473
September 202483
August 202451
July 202466
June 2024142

A total of 4688 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 390.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 716 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025411
April 2025332
March 2025412
February 2025319
January 2025292
December 2024381
November 2024346
October 2024365
September 2024316
August 2024388
July 2024410
June 2024716

A total of 383 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202530
March 202529
February 202525
January 202529
December 202440
November 202430
October 202432
September 202421
August 202430
July 202425
June 202470

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 202412
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 1808 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 150.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 358 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025178
April 2025144
March 2025118
February 202597
January 202583
December 2024104
November 2024125
October 2024142
September 2024135
August 2024172
July 2024152
June 2024358

A total of 407 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202530
March 202546
February 202524
January 202523
December 202433
November 202428
October 202434
September 202424
August 202442
July 202423
June 202478

A total of 127 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202514
February 20257
January 202512
December 20248
November 202412
October 202413
September 20246
August 202414
July 20244
June 202420

A total of 1202 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025100
April 202594
March 202577
February 202574
January 202564
December 202486
November 2024105
October 202490
September 202492
August 2024107
July 202489
June 2024224

A total of 449 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202523
March 202542
February 202535
January 202536
December 202422
November 202450
October 202438
September 202434
August 202445
July 202433
June 202466

A total of 1006 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202577
April 202588
March 202593
February 202543
January 202571
December 202439
November 202487
October 202473
September 202474
August 202477
July 202478
June 2024206

A total of 600 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202541
March 202558
February 202530
January 202535
December 202451
November 202450
October 202448
September 202430
August 202435
July 202436
June 2024146

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 202416

A total of 721 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202551
March 202548
February 202547
January 202553
December 202460
November 202461
October 202463
September 202443
August 202457
July 202451
June 2024118

High Crime Locations Reigate and Banstead in May 2025

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

1. White Lodge Gardens (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Theft from the person1
Drugs1
3. Benhams Drive (Map)
Total18
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
4. Prison (Map)
Total13
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
5. Kelsey Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Tunnel Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Burglary1

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