Banstead Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Banstead's October 2025 crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents represents a marked improvement compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, with the area recording 58.4% fewer crimes. This performance aligns with the characteristics of a suburban built-up area within Reigate and Banstead, where lower population density and community-focused policing may contribute to the reduced rates. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 25.9% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (22.2%) and burglary (14.8%). These figures suggest a balance between public order issues and property crime, though the latter remains higher than the UK average for burglary. Seasonal factors in October, including the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, may have influenced anti-social behaviour patterns. The overall crime mix shows a stronger emphasis on low-level public order offences compared to the national profile, which includes higher rates of violent crime and theft. This disparity could reflect Banstead's specific demographic composition and the effectiveness of local crime prevention initiatives, though further analysis would be required to confirm these hypotheses. The area's crime profile continues to demonstrate a consistent trend of lower rates compared to the UK, reinforcing its status as a relatively safe built-up area within the Reigate and Banstead district.

The most significant monthly change in October 2025 was a 75% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from four to seven incidents. This category remained 37% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, suggesting localised factors may influence such activity. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences fell by 62.5% compared to the previous month, aligning with a national trend of reduced violent crime. Other theft, shoplifting, and violence all saw sharp declines, with other theft dropping 83.3% from six to one incident. Burglary in Banstead (0.5 per 1,000) was 67% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, indicating a unique vulnerability in property crime. Residents may find the 62.5% reduction in violence and sexual offences particularly reassuring, reflecting a safer environment during the Halloween period.

Banstead's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 44.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.8 per 1,000. This sustained drop places the area significantly below the UK average, with 58.4% fewer crimes reported than the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Banstead recorded an average of one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency profile compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the area's population of 8,389, the monthly exposure rate translates to one reported crime for every 311 residents. This figure underscores the area's relatively safe environment, though such statistics do not account for unreported incidents. The consistent decline from the prior month suggests a possible shift in local dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to identify specific contributing factors.