Banstead Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Banstead recorded 37 crimes across a population of 8,389 residents, translating to a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000—38.0% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This low rate, coupled with a 34.0% month-on-month decline from the previous month’s 6.7 per 1,000, positions the area as one of the safer regions in the country. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (9 incidents, 24.3% of total), shoplifting (8, 21.6%), and criminal damage and arson (5, 13.5%). Seasonal factors, including the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall, likely contributed to the overall drop in crime, particularly in categories like public order and anti-social behaviour. However, the surge in shoplifting—61% above the UK average—raises questions about localized retail vulnerabilities, possibly exacerbated by shorter days and reduced outdoor activity. The area’s violence rate, at 56% below the UK average, may reflect a combination of effective policing, community initiatives, and the built-up nature of the area, which could limit opportunities for violent crime. Meanwhile, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson (400% month-on-month) suggests a need for further analysis of environmental or social factors that might be driving such incidents. Overall, the data illustrates a generally secure environment, but with specific areas requiring targeted attention, such as retail security and fire prevention measures.

January 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in crime types, with shoplifting surging by 166.7% (from 3 to 8 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 400.0% (from 1 to 5). These increases contrast with a 90.9% drop in anti-social behaviour (from 11 to 1) and a 60.9% reduction in violence and sexual offences (from 23 to 9). The area’s violence rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents—56% below the UK average—suggests effective community interventions or policing strategies in this category. Conversely, shoplifting’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000 (61% above the UK average) highlights a vulnerability in retail security, possibly linked to post-holiday patterns or increased footfall in specific areas. The rise in other crime (from 0 to 2) and vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) also indicates shifting priorities for local enforcement. Residents might find the 90.9% decrease in anti-social behaviour particularly reassuring, as it suggests a measurable improvement in public spaces and community engagement efforts.

Banstead's January 2025 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 34.0% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer parts of the UK, with a rate 38.0% below the national average. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one reported crime per day in the built-up area—a figure that, while low, underscores the area’s relative tranquillity compared to more densely populated regions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 227 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the rarity of incidents in this community. When scaled to the local population of 8,389, the low volume of crimes suggests that the area’s infrastructure, possibly including well-maintained public spaces and effective local policing, may contribute to its lower-than-average crime profile. However, the data also reveals specific fluctuations—such as the 166.7% increase in shoplifting—which warrant closer examination of localized factors like retail activity or enforcement patterns.