Crime Rate in Reigate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Reigate

The total recorded crimes in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead, UK in May 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Reigate crime rate of 5.64 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
Reigate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tunnel Road with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket 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 areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

  • 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 May 2025 the Reigate has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 5.64 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Reigate)CrimesRank (Reigate)CrimesRank (Reigate)
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
Banstead Village62 91,062 6632 9
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

Reigate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 202522
February 202513
January 202517
December 202421
November 202416
October 202416
September 202428
August 202420
July 202426

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20257
February 20253
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 20247
August 202417
July 20249

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 202516
February 202513
January 202514
December 202416
November 202418
October 202412
September 202412
August 202410
July 202410

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Reigate in May 2025

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

1. Tunnel Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
2. High Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Burglary1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Slipshoe Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Rocky Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Fort Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
7. Deerings Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Oakfield Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
10. Somers Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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