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 July 2025 are around 1,081 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Reigate and Banstead crime rate of 7.17 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (411) incidents (-4.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (168) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Public order: (120) incidents (22.45% increase)
Reigate and Banstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Lodge Gardens with total crimes: 51
  • Prison with total crimes: 28
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16

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 (124 crimes), and the safest, Meadvale & St John's (41 crimes), is 83 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Reigate and Banstead.

Similarly, the area of Redhill West (109 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Kingswood (20 crimes), with a difference of 89 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Reigate and Banstead.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Horley East & Salfords124
Redhill West & Wray Common114
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne97
Earlswood & Whitebushes97
Reigate84

Safest Wards:

South Park & Woodhatch49
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne49
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton46
Nork42
Meadvale & St John's41

Most Dangerous Areas:

Redhill West109
Salfords & Woodhatch106
Redhill East100
Horley Central88
Earlswood & Whitebushes71

Safest Areas:

Tadworth & Walton35
Tattenham North34
Nork23
Horley East22
Kingswood20

Reigate and Banstead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Reigate and Banstead has recorded 1,081 crimes with crime rate of 7.17 ranking 231th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley582 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath570 116,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge808 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley575 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell568 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge560 76,530 75,946 6
Woking751 58,347 67,857 4
Runnymede643 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,274 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne918 110,809 19,089 1

Reigate and Banstead 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 411 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 168 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (432 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (152 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 1618 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025168
June 2025152
May 2025178
April 2025144
March 2025118
February 202597
January 202583
December 2024104
November 2024125
October 2024142
September 2024135
August 2024172

A total of 379 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202541
May 202522
April 202530
March 202546
February 202524
January 202523
December 202433
November 202428
October 202434
September 202424
August 202442

A total of 4405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 367.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 432 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025411
June 2025432
May 2025411
April 2025332
March 2025412
February 2025319
January 2025292
December 2024381
November 2024346
October 2024365
September 2024316
August 2024388

A total of 124 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 202511
April 20256
March 202514
February 20257
January 202512
December 20248
November 202412
October 202413
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 804 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202556
May 202567
April 202553
March 202565
February 202563
January 202579
December 202472
November 202485
October 202473
September 202483
August 202451

A total of 1107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025120
June 202598
May 2025100
April 202594
March 202577
February 202574
January 202564
December 202486
November 2024105
October 202490
September 202492
August 2024107

A total of 419 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202526
May 202525
April 202523
March 202542
February 202535
January 202536
December 202422
November 202450
October 202438
September 202434
August 202445

A total of 902 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 2025102
May 202577
April 202588
March 202593
February 202543
January 202571
December 202439
November 202487
October 202473
September 202474
August 202477

A total of 509 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202549
May 202540
April 202541
March 202558
February 202530
January 202535
December 202451
November 202450
October 202448
September 202430
August 202435

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 202412
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 358 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202532
May 202522
April 202530
March 202529
February 202525
January 202529
December 202440
November 202430
October 202432
September 202421
August 202430

A total of 664 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202550
May 202569
April 202551
March 202548
February 202547
January 202553
December 202460
November 202461
October 202463
September 202443
August 202457

High Crime Locations Reigate and Banstead in July 2025

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

1. White Lodge Gardens (Map)
Total51
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order12
Other theft6
Drugs6
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Prison (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences16
Other crime12
3. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Drugs1
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Drugs1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Other theft1

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