Banstead Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences stood out as a strikingly low category in Banstead during September 2023, recording 1.4 crimes per 1,000 residents — 49% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This anomaly contrasts with the area’s overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000, which is 51.2% below the UK’s 8.0 per 1,000. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (36.4% of total), followed by public order (12.1%) and criminal damage and arson (12.1%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of September, when back-to-school routines and university freshers’ week may influence local dynamics. The relatively low level of violent crime compared to the UK average suggests a combination of community cohesion and effective local policing, though the absence of significant data on specific interventions means this remains speculative. Public order offences, while still below the UK average, saw a notable 300% increase from the previous month — a spike that may reflect the influx of students and the associated social activity in the area. The low incidence of shoplifting (6.1% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (85% below the UK average) further reinforces the area’s generally stable crime profile, though these figures should be interpreted with caution given the small sample size of reported incidents.

September 2023 marked a sharp 300% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 4 incidents — a surge that may be linked to the start of the academic year and increased social activity in the area. Similarly, criminal damage and arson saw the same 300% increase, with four incidents reported compared to one in August. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 100%, doubling from one to two cases. These spikes contrast with a 60% drop in shoplifting, which fell from five to two incidents — possibly reflecting increased awareness or enforcement during the month. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, decreased by 7.7% (from 13 to 12 cases), remaining 49% below the UK average. Burglary in Banstead was 25% above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000 vs 0.3 per 1,000), though the absolute number of 3 incidents remains relatively low. This discrepancy may be due to the area’s built-up nature and proximity to transport links, which could make properties more vulnerable despite the overall low crime rate.

Banstead’s crime rate in September 2023 (3.9 per 1,000) represented a 9.8% increase from August’s 3.6 per 1,000, though the rate remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 254 residents — a figure that, while showing a slight upward trend, underscores the area’s generally low exposure to crime. Daily crime statistics indicate an average of one reported incident per day, a figure that, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, provides residents with a tangible sense of local risk levels. When scaled to the area’s population of 8,389, the monthly exposure of 1-in-254 residents is well below the UK’s typical 1-in-125 ratio, suggesting a combination of geographic factors and community policing effectiveness. The 25% increase in burglary compared to the UK average (0.4 vs 0.3 per 1,000) is an outlier in an otherwise low-risk environment, potentially influenced by the built-up nature of the area and its infrastructure. These comparisons highlight both the area’s strengths in maintaining safety and specific vulnerabilities that may require targeted attention.