Crime Rate in Banstead Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Banstead Village

The total recorded crimes in Banstead Village, Reigate and Banstead, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Banstead Village crime rate of 3.62 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 Banstead Village, encompassing approximately 17,123 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Banstead Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 13
  • Horsecroft with total crimes: 3
  • B2219 with total crimes: 3

How safe is Banstead Village?

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

  • Relative to Reigate and Banstead:

    • In 2024, Banstead Village reported a higher crime volume than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,062 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Banstead Village witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

    • In 2023, Banstead Village had fewer crimes than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 632 crimes compared to 709. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Banstead Village recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Banstead Village Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Banstead Village has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 3.62 ranking 9th out of 14 in the Reigate and Banstead, UK

In 2024, the total Banstead Village crimes were 1,062. The crime rate of Banstead Village in 2024 was 62.02 (year) or 5.17 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Banstead Village were around 632 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.91 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Banstead Village)CrimesRank (Banstead Village)CrimesRank (Banstead Village)
Horley East & Salfords117 11,365 11,078 1
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne107 21,082 51,048 2
Earlswood & Whitebushes92 51,174 21,026 3
Redhill East87 61,140 3900 5
Redhill West & Wray Common96 31,113 4912 4
Horley Central & South93 41,032 7718 7
Reigate85 7876 8786 6
Tattenham Corner & Preston46 11829 9717 8
Horley West & Sidlow73 8682 10594 10
South Park & Woodhatch50 10580 12580 11
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton41 12620 11515 12
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne38 13481 13469 13
Nork25 15399 14393 14
Meadvale & St John's28 14288 15260 15

Banstead Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202524
March 202525
February 202523
January 202516
December 202441
November 202428
October 202437
September 202437
August 202438
July 202426

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20259
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202513
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 202411
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 20243
July 20247

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 104 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20257
January 20256
December 202412
November 202413
October 202416
September 20246
August 202414
July 202410

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20258
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 202415
August 20249
July 202412

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Banstead Village in May 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total13
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
2. Horsecroft (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. B2219 (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. De Burgh Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. High Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. B2217 (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Prison (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Chalk Pit Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grange Meadow (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Lambert Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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