Banstead Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.7% of all reported crimes in Banstead during July 2025, making them the dominant category in the area's crime profile. With a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents, Banstead remained 16.3% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This relatively low rate is consistent with the area's character as a commuter town within Reigate and Banstead, where community cohesion and local policing may contribute to lower violent crime levels. The seasonal context of July—peak summer with schools out, tourism at its height, and festivals—likely influenced crime patterns, with increased social interactions potentially contributing to the high proportion of violent offences. Anti-social behaviour (16.7% of total) and shoplifting (11.7%) formed the next most significant categories. The contrast between Banstead's crime mix and the national profile, where property crimes typically dominate, suggests a unique local dynamic shaped by the area's residential and commercial makeup. While the rise in shoplifting may reflect increased foot traffic during summer, the absence of a corresponding increase in property crimes indicates that local factors—such as the presence of retail security measures or the area's relatively low population density—may be mitigating other crime types.

July saw a dramatic 600% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 1 to 7 cases. This sharp jump, though still below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, suggests potential pressures on retail security during peak summer months. Conversely, burglary fell by 33.3% from 3 to 2 incidents, a decline that may reflect improved home security measures or seasonal changes in criminal activity patterns. The crime mix shifted significantly, with violence and sexual offences (22 cases, 36.7% of total) outpacing property crimes (17 cases). This violent crime dominance, 14% below the UK average, contrasts with the UK's higher proportion of property crimes, indicating a distinct local profile. For residents, the 7.2 per 1,000 rate translates to a 0.72% personal risk of involvement in a crime during July, a figure that remains below the national average despite the month-on-month rise.

Banstead's crime rate in July 2025 rose 49.9% from 4.8 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents compared to June. This increase, though significant, remains 16.3% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 140 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent compared to national benchmarks. The population of 8,389 means each resident faces a 0.72% chance of being directly involved in a crime during July, a figure that sits comfortably below the UK average of 0.86%. This local context highlights the area's relative safety despite the month-on-month increase, with the majority of crimes concentrated in specific categories rather than spreading across the population.