Banstead Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.7% of reported crimes in Banstead during July 2023, making them the dominant category in the area's crime profile. With a total of 47 crimes recorded, the local rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents placed Banstead 32.5% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy highlights a consistent pattern of lower-than-national crime levels, potentially influenced by the area's character as a built-up district within Reigate and Banstead. The seasonal context of July — a peak summer month with schools out and festivals in full swing — may partly explain the prominence of violence-related offences, as outdoor events and social gatherings increase opportunities for such incidents. While property crimes constituted 34% of the total (16 cases), violent crimes (21 cases) dominated the breakdown, suggesting a focus on interpersonal crime over theft or burglary. The UK comparison for violence and sexual offences (2.5 vs 2.8 per 1,000) indicates a slight but meaningful gap, though this should be interpreted alongside the area's overall low crime environment. The absence of major spikes in property crime, combined with the relatively high proportion of violent offences, illustrates a community where interpersonal conflicts and public safety concerns take precedence over traditional property-related crime. This pattern may be consistent with Banstead's role as a commuter-oriented area, where transient populations and social interactions during off-peak hours could contribute to higher rates of violence compared to more insular or residential communities.

July 2023 witnessed a 100% increase in 'other crime' (from 0 to 1 incident) and a similar surge in 'other theft' (from 3 to 6). These spikes contrast with declines in public order offences (-50%) and anti-social behaviour (-28.6%), suggesting shifting patterns in community activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 — 10% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour fell 58% below the national average, a figure that may reflect the area's relatively stable community dynamics. The 32.5% gap between Banstead's overall crime rate and the UK average underscores a consistent trend of lower-than-national levels, though this should be contextualised within the area's unique characteristics.

Banstead's crime rate in July 2023 (5.6 per 1,000 residents) marked a 16.2% decrease from the previous month's 6.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal rhythm of summer, when school holidays and festivals may shift community activity patterns. Daily crime figures for July averaged 2 incidents per day, a rate that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 178 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of crime in a population of 8,389. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which typically sees higher frequencies in urban areas. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Banstead's crime experience remains proportionally less frequent than in many other parts of the country, though localised factors such as community engagement initiatives may contribute to this trend.