Banstead Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a continuation of Banstead's position as one of the UK's safest built-up areas, with a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents—40.7% below the national average of 8.1. This figure, while modest, reflects a persistent pattern of low-level crime in the area, particularly in property-related categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.5% of all recorded crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.5%) and public order incidents (7.5%). The seasonal context of June—longer days and the start of summer—may have influenced certain trends, though the data shows no clear correlation with typical summer crime patterns seen in coastal or tourist-heavy areas. Instead, the area's built-up nature and likely suburban characteristics appear to drive a different dynamic, with anti-social behaviour and violence more prominent than in rural counterparts. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.9 per 1,000, Banstead's rate of 2.0 per 1,000 suggests a lower incidence of these crimes, possibly linked to community policing efforts or the area's demographic makeup. The absence of significant spikes in shoplifting or vehicle crime, combined with the sharp decline in shoplifting (from 5 to 1 incident), indicates that local retailers may have implemented effective security measures. This contrasts with the UK average for shoplifting, which is 0.6 per 1,000, though Banstead's rate is still significantly lower. The area's crime profile thus illustrates a balance between low overall rates and a concentration of violent and disorderly incidents, a pattern that may be influenced by the built-up environment's proximity to larger urban centres and its role as a commuter hub.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in June 2025 was a 100% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 0 to 1 incident. This spike, while statistically significant, remains a rare occurrence given the overall low crime rate. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 80%, with the category growing from 5 to 9 incidents, potentially linked to the start of summer and increased outdoor activity. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 80%, dropping from 5 to 1 incident, a decrease that may reflect seasonal shifts or improved retail security measures. Burglary rose by 50%, from 2 to 3 incidents, though this remains well below the UK average for the category. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (42.5% of all incidents), remained 30% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This contrast with the UK figure highlights Banstead's distinct crime profile, where property crimes are less frequent but violent incidents are proportionally higher than in many areas.

Banstead's crime rate in June 2025 fell 20.0% from the previous month's 6.0 per 1,000 to 4.8 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. This decline positions the area 40.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent pattern over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in June, a figure that reflects the low overall rate but may not capture the full context of specific incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 210 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of criminal activity relative to the population of 8,389. This monthly exposure rate is lower than many comparable areas, suggesting that Banstead's built-up environment and possibly its demographic profile contribute to this subdued level of crime. While the daily figure may seem abstract, it underscores that the likelihood of encountering crime in Banstead remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks.