Banstead Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Banstead’s crime rate in November 2023 remained lower than the UK average, recording 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents—a 42.7% deficit compared to the national figure of 7.5 per 1,000. This statistic underscores the area’s continued position as a relatively safe community, though nuanced patterns emerge within the breakdown. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.8% of all crimes, the highest single category, yet their rate of 1.2 per 1,000 remains 54% below the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 40% above the UK average, potentially reflecting increased traffic during the Black Friday shopping period. Anti-social behaviour, though rising by 20% month-on-month, still fell 33% short of the UK average. Seasonal factors, including the darkening evenings of November and the proximity to Bonfire Night, may have influenced crime dynamics. The area’s low crime profile is reinforced by the absence of significant spikes in property-related crimes, with burglary and shoplifting both showing declines. However, the 100% increase in 'other crime' and drugs-related incidents raises questions about emerging local challenges that warrant closer monitoring.

November 2023 saw a 100% rise in 'other crime' (from 0 to 4) and a 100% increase in drugs-related incidents (from 0 to 1), marking the most significant month-on-month shifts. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 20%. Conversely, public order offences fell by 60%, and burglary dropped by 50%, consistent with seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced public gatherings. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 40% above the UK average, potentially linked to increased traffic during the Black Friday shopping period. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding 'other crime', which saw an unprecedented spike, and consider the implications of rising drug-related incidents, both of which may indicate new challenges for local policing.

Banstead's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 16.4% decrease from the previous month's 5.1 per 1,000. This decline places the area firmly below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, with a 42.7% gap. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported per day across the 30-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with the area’s overall safety profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 233 residents, a figure that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. While the rate remains low, the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in 'other crime' and drugs—suggests evolving patterns that warrant attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the low absolute numbers, specific categories may indicate emerging issues requiring targeted awareness.